M2.5 Depth: 44.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Orotina, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 05:55:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 05:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Orotina, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

44.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 05:55:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Alajuela Province

City

Orotina

County

Orotina

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.91200, -84.53500

Temperature

19.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

44 km

44 km — deeper than the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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