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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Limón Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 06:50:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Limón Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 06:50:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón Province
City
Limón Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.32860, -83.33810
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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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