M2.5 Depth: 39.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Barú, San José (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 19:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Barú, San José (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-16 19:52:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

San José

City

Barú

County

Pérez Zeledón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.40060, -83.87430

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 km — deeper 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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Poas

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Platanar

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Arenal

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