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M2.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Conte Burica, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:00:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Conte Burica, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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