M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Sixaola, Limón (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 09:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Sixaola, Limón (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-18 09:06:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Limón

City

Sixaola

County

Talamanca

Village

Sixaola

Source

gfz

Coordinates

9.59000, -82.61000

Temperature

19.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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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