Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
M2.9 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on April 20, 2026 at 01:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.
Details
ID
db133417706849a720e8a1cd71a9c131bcfbcece
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 01:30:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.95000,
-86.47000
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Masaya Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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