M2.9 Depth: 69.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 21:29:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on June 11, 2026 at 21:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
69.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 21:29:25 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.99870, -85.93760
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69 km
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper than the regional average (26.4 km)
Regional average: 26.4 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

  • Orosi
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 82 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua

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