M2.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pavón, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 01:44:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Pavón, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 01:44:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas

City

Pavón

County

Golfito

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.49030, -83.11120

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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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