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M2.6 Depth: 59.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 22:50:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 22:50:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.02000, -85.79000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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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