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M2.5 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 11:04:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 4, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 11:04:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.97490, -84.18800
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 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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