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M2.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pital, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 01:45:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Pital, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 01:45:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela Province
City
Pital
County
San Carlos
Village
Pital
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.46000, -84.29000
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (27.2 km)
Regional average: 27.2 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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