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M2.6 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Parrita, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 07:26:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Parrita, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 07:26:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Parrita
County
Parrita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.50050, -84.33440
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (27.3 km)
Regional average: 27.3 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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