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M2.7 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 01:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 01:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 01:14:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.40580, -86.27930
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 113 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 156 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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