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M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 08:23:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on March 15, 2026 at 08:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 08:23:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.96370, -84.15300
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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