M2.6 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-28 09:57:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION on March 28, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 09:57:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.83110, -83.00600
Temperature
21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Irazu
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
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  • Poas
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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