Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica at May 13, 2026, 16:22 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 28 km (18 mi) SW of San Rafael Abajo. 27 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 13, 2026, 16:22 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.675, -84.493 |
| Felt reports | 27 |
| 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 | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 44 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 4 km SSE of San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 3.2 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 10 km SSW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.