Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 16 km NNW of Limón, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 16 km NNW of Limón, Costa Rica at Feb 7, 2026, 15:01 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 17 km (10 mi) NNW of Limon.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 7, 2026, 15:01 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.117, -83.120 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 13 km NNW of Barranco Adentro, Panama | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.