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M2.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Piedras Blancas, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 14:02:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Piedras Blancas, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 32 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 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
M2.7
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 14:02:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Piedras Blancas
County
Osa
Village
Piedras Blancas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84740, -83.25430
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — close to 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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