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M2.6 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Jabillos, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 22:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Jabillos, Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on August 26, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 22:51:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Jabillos
County
Nandayure
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.87500, -85.24380
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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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