M2.6 Depth: 24.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-05 19:25:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Telire, Limón (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-05 19:25:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Limón

City

Telire

County

Talamanca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.46500, -82.99760

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — close to the regional average (26.5 km)

Regional average: 26.5 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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