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M2.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near San Jorge, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 23:14:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near San Jorge, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica) on August 16, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 23:14:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela Province
City
San Jorge
County
Los Chiles
Village
San Jorge
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.75000, -84.67000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (27.3 km)
Regional average: 27.3 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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