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M2.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Laurel, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 11:09:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Laurel, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 11:09:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Laurel
County
Corredores
Village
Laurel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.43320, -82.95880
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
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

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