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M2.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 00:21:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 00:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 00:21:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.59880, -84.79210
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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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