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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Palmira, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 12:53:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Palmira, Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 12:53:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Palmira
County
Cañas
Village
Palmira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.62000, -85.12000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

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