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M2.6 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 01:13:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on July 15, 2026 at 01:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 01:13:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.60750, -86.01710
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — close to the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 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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