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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near La Fortuna, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 17:14:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near La Fortuna, Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on July 2, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 17:14:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
La Fortuna
County
Bagaces
Village
La Fortuna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.68000, -85.19000
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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