Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Manzanillo
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M2.7 Earthquake near Manzanillo, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 05:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Manzanillo, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 39 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
9fa82f0a9262818fba460c01a117f704c8d60165
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 05:49:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Manzanillo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.13700,
-85.02400
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 106 Catalogue entries
Of 105 other entries for this area and period, 67 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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