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M2.5 Depth: 129.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Florencia, Alajuela (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 01:42:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Florencia, Alajuela (Costa Rica) on January 16, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. At around 129 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
129.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 01:42:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela
City
Florencia
County
San Carlos
Village
Florencia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.43460, -84.40750
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129 km
Intermediate
129 km
129 km — deeper than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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