M2.6 Depth: 52.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Bagaces, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 12:45:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Bagaces, Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on February 7, 2026 at 12:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

M2.6

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 12:45:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Guanacaste

City

Bagaces

County

Bagaces

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.33980, -85.21800

Temperature

22.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — deeper 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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