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M2.7 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 14:55:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on January 29, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 14:55:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.58990, -83.94540
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than 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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