M2.5 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Parrita, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 22:12:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Parrita, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

36.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 22:12:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas

City

Parrita

County

Parrita

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.61830, -84.34620

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36 km

36 km — deeper 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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