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M2.5 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Valle La Estrella, Limón (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 14:58:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Valle La Estrella, Limón (Costa Rica) on January 13, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 14:58:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón
City
Valle La Estrella
County
Limón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.82440, -83.03570
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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