M2.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 15:04:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on February 20, 2026 at 15:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

M2.6

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 15:04:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Guanacaste

City

Guanacaste

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.41570, -86.01700

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 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

Volcanoes nearby

Orosi

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Miravalles

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Tenorio

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Arenal

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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