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M2.7 Depth: 49.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 04:50:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 04:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 04:50:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.94000, -85.74000
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — deeper 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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