M2.7 Depth: 157.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Upala, Alajuela (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:45:27 UTC Local time: —

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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

157.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 14:45:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Alajuela

City

Upala

County

Upala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.92000, -85.00000

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

157 km

157 km — deeper than the regional average (27.1 km)

Regional average: 27.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Concepcion

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