Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Paquera
Country overviewCosta Rica · Puntarenas Province
M2.9 Earthquake near Paquera, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Paquera, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on August 27, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
Details
ID
56e5ec4cb2de042e495bc242c793e6fff75e3e0d
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 04:59:37 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.77690,
-85.09940
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 233 Catalogue entries
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