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M2.6 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Corredor, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 22:10:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Corredor, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 19, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — close to the regional average (27.5 km)
Regional average: 27.5 km
Why depth matters

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

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