Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.7 earthquake 72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica at Apr 15, 2026, 06:56 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. The epicentre was 103 km (64 mi) WSW of Nicoya. 36 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.7 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 15, 2026, 06:56 UTC |
| Depth | 17.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.889, -86.356 |
| Felt reports | 36 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 16 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 34 km | |
| 5.6 | 91 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 4.1 | 55 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km NW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 4.4 | 42 km NW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.