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M2.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Telire, Limón (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:59:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Telire, Limón (Costa Rica) on May 1, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:59:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón
City
Telire
County
Talamanca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.46410, -83.00010
Temperature
26.0°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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