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M2.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Sixaola, Limón (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 01:16:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Sixaola, Limón (Costa Rica) on February 20, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 01:16:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón
City
Sixaola
County
Talamanca
Village
Sixaola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.55190, -82.65230
Temperature
21.3°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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