Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 20 km S of Golfito, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 20 km S of Golfito, Costa Rica at Mar 17, 2026, 20:25 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 54 km (33 mi) WSW of La Concepcion. 6 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 17, 2026, 20:25 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.419, -83.103 |
| Felt reports | 6 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 15 km SE of Manaca Civil, Panama | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 3.9 | 8 km W of Cañas Gordas, Panama | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 0 km NE of Manaca Civil, Panama | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 4 km WSW of Caldera, Panama | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ENE of Santa Cruz, Panama | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 21 km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.7 | 66 km SSW of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 27 km S of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.5 | 24 km NNE of San Vito, Costa Rica | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 4 km SSW of Cerro Punta, Panama | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 33 km W of Burica, Panama | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 19 km WNW of Limones, Panama | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 4.4 | 15 km W of Limones, Panama | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.