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M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on March 19, 2026 at 12:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:37:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.92000, -86.86000
Temperature
27.0°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
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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