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M2.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-06-18 02:24:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 02:24:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.75550, -87.88120
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 303 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Masaya
    Distance: 310 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 313 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 314 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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