Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica at May 14, 2026, 03:36 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) SW of San Rafael Abajo. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 14, 2026, 03:36 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.590, -84.598 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| 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 | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 44 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 4 km SSE of San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 3.2 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 1 km / 1 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 10 km SSW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 16 km ENE 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.