M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 01:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 01:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 01:12:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.51000, -86.11000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Orosi

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 92 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Miravalles

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Tenorio

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 139 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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