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M2.6 Depth: 44.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Legua, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 11:44:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Legua, San Jose Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 11:44:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
San Jose Province
City
Legua
County
Aserrí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.65240, -84.15750
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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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