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M2.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 16:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 16:01:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.29460, -83.08320
Temperature
31.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (27.6 km)
Regional average: 27.6 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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