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M2.5 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 23:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 17 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

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 23:15:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.94670, -84.17700
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (27.3 km)
Regional average: 27.3 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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