M2.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 13:51:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 13:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 13:51:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas Province

City

Puntarenas Province

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.61520, -83.35550

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (27.3 km)

Regional average: 27.3 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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