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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 00:30:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on June 21, 2026 at 00:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 00:30:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.86580, -84.41630
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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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