Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
M2.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. With a focal depth of about 19 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.
Details
ID
c0b380c635fa51517da707913700d9c0e683c060
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 18:22:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.62620,
-84.44890
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 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
-
Poas Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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