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M2.6 Depth: 154.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-03-06 12:51:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA on March 6, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
154.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 12:51:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.59490, -84.90300
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154 km
Intermediate
154 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tenorio
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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