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M2.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 00:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on May 23, 2026 at 00:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 00:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.49480, -84.86140
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Poas
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 110 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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