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M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 19:55:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 19:55:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.09440, -84.32870
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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