Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 157.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alajuela · Upala
Country overviewCosta Rica · Alajuela
M2.7 Earthquake near Upala, Alajuela (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Upala, Alajuela (Costa Rica). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
3a36a58069b975e5e21664e9deae0483b518e486
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
157.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 14:45:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.92000,
-85.00000
Temperature
31.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
157 km
157 km — deeper than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Alajuela
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
620
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2