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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 20:42:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 24, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 20:42:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.51130, -84.84990
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (27.6 km)
Regional average: 27.6 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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