M2.6 Depth: 33.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Piedras Blancas, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 16:46:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Piedras Blancas, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on May 24, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 16:46:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas

City

Piedras Blancas

County

Osa

Village

Piedras Blancas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.82290, -83.20040

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 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

Baru

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
Irazu

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Poas

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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