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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Mogote, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 03:14:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 03:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Mogote, Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 03:14:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Mogote
County
Bagaces
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.69190, -85.23130
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
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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  • Arenal
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
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