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M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Bagaces, Provincia de Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 04:59:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Bagaces, Provincia de Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on June 11, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 04:59:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Provincia de Guanacaste
City
Bagaces
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.42770, -85.24280
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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