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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tilarán, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 06:20:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Tilarán, Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 06:20:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Tilarán
County
Tilarán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.40660, -84.88760
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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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