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M2.6 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Telire, Limón Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 23:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Telire, Limón Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 23:55:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón Province
City
Telire
County
Talamanca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.48690, -83.02380
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — close to 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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