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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Cote, Alajuela (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 03:59:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Cote, Alajuela (Costa Rica) on January 27, 2026 at 03:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 03:59:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela
City
Cote
County
Guatuso
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.64000, -85.00000
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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