Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M2.6 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on September 27, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 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 M3.3.
Details
ID
43d4c523a92088d41925cec332de161885b9ac79
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 18:18:56 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.85090,
-84.06420
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 106 Catalogue entries
Of 105 other entries for this area and period, 74 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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