M4.1 Depth: 23.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 15:58:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on February 25, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

M4.1

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 15:58:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Guanacaste

City

Guanacaste

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.70000, -85.94000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Orosi

Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
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Miravalles

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Tenorio

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Zapatera

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