Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M2.9 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on January 17, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
e8f0fc6b9cad3b9fb0440923f8ebc17db533d605
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 23:54:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.65880,
-83.98840
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — close to the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 177 Catalogue entries
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