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M2.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 00:08:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on January 20, 2026 at 00:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 00:08:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.53780, -84.87040
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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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