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M2.5 Depth: 154.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puerto Viejo, Heredia Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 14:36:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Viejo, Heredia Province (Costa Rica) on July 6, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154 km
Intermediate
154 km
154 km — deeper than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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