Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M2.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On June 12, 2026 at 17:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
3f6503d44e98867ad21cfdac227a65faf106b33d
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 17:30:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.12840,
-82.96990
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — close to the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 177 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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