M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 04:51:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on April 4, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-04 04:51:38 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.41920, -86.01740

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 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

Volcanoes nearby

Orosi

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Miravalles

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Tenorio

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Arenal

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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