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M2.5 Depth: 126.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Aguacaliente, Cartago Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 19:07:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Aguacaliente, Cartago Province (Costa Rica) on August 15, 2026 at 19:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
126.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 19:07:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Cartago Province
City
Aguacaliente
County
Cartago
Village
Aguacaliente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.72430, -83.87490
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126 km
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — deeper than the regional average (27.3 km)
Regional average: 27.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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