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M2.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Cabagra, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 22:43:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Cabagra, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 22:43:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Cabagra
County
Buenos Aires
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.23800, -83.09030
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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