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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sixaola, Limón (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 11:08:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sixaola, Limón (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 11:08:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón
City
Sixaola
County
Talamanca
Village
Sixaola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.50440, -82.62460
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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