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M2.5 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Parrita, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 21:30:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Parrita, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on May 7, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 21:30:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Parrita
County
Parrita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.60180, -84.24700
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (27.2 km)
Regional average: 27.2 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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