Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583063 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 06:56:07 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 12:56:07 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 07:07:54 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.6 |
| Depth | 300 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Central-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Administration area | Guanacaste |
| Nearest settlement | Samara |
| Distance | 462 km |
| Course | SSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.