Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
M2.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on July 10, 2026 at 14:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
22130745ee7784513c27a0f8e4f182c3e3643fb0
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 14:47:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.21500,
-85.39010
Temperature
25.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 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
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Poas Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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