Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M2.8 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On February 2, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 18 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
5a389e64f9763782f426afd2cf0a996acae24567
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 11:38:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.83750,
-83.85890
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 177 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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