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M2.8 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 12:08:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 12:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 21 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 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
M2.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 12:08:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.07960, -84.03310
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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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