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M2.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near San Isidro de El General, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:18:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near San Isidro de El General, San Jose Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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

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