Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.2 earthquake 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica at May 16, 2026, 10:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 44 km (28 mi) SW of San Rafael Abajo. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.2 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | May 16, 2026, 10:47 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.582, -84.606 |
| 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 | 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 | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 4 km SSE of San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 62 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.