Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.8 earthquake 13 km SW of San Marcos, Costa Rica
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 13 km SW of San Marcos, Costa Rica at Apr 15, 2026, 15:55 UTC, at a depth of 49 km. The epicentre was 26 km (16 mi) SE of Tejar. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.8 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 15, 2026, 15:55 UTC |
| Depth | 49.3 km |
| Coordinates | 9.559, -84.088 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 37 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 44 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 64 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 4 km SSE of San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 3.2 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 10 km SSW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 25 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 2 km NNE of Palmichal, Costa Rica | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 71 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.