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M2.8 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-02 05:49:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION on May 2, 2026 at 05:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 05:49:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.77020, -82.97070
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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