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M2.5 Depth: 45.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-24 18:17:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Liberia, Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 18:17:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Liberia
County
Liberia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.47860, -85.44180
Temperature
33.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper 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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