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M2.5 Depth: 46.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sardinal, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 06:28:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 06:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sardinal, Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 46 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 06:28:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Sardinal
County
Carrillo
Village
Sardinal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.48140, -85.69700
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — deeper than the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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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