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M2.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Quebrada Honda, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 13:30:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 11, 2026 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Quebrada Honda, Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 13:30:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Quebrada Honda
County
Nicoya
Village
Quebrada Honda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.14460, -85.30280
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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