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M2.8 Depth: 56.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near La Virgen, Heredia (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 20:23:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near La Virgen, Heredia (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 20:23:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Heredia
City
La Virgen
County
Sarapiquí
Village
La Virgen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.33000, -84.12000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper than the regional average (26.4 km)
Regional average: 26.4 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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