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M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pocosol, Alajuela (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 21:06:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Pocosol, Alajuela (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 21:06:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela
City
Pocosol
County
San Carlos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.65000, -84.45000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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