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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 22:45:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 22:45:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.77390, -84.01500
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (27.2 km)
Regional average: 27.2 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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