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M4.5 earthquake 24 km NNE of San Vito, Costa Rica

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 24 km NNE of San Vito, Costa Rica at May 19, 2026, 02:23 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 62 km (39 mi) SW of Changuinola.

Details

Magnitude4.5 mb
TimeMay 19, 2026, 02:23 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates9.031, -82.916
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.215 km SE of Manaca Civil, Panama93 km / 58 midepth 13 km
3.98 km W of Cañas Gordas, Panama33 km / 21 midepth 10 km
4.70 km NE of Manaca Civil, Panama79 km / 49 midepth 10 km
3.64 km WSW of Caldera, Panama70 km / 43 midepth 10 km
4.53 km ENE of Santa Cruz, Panama47 km / 29 midepth 10 km
4.421 km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica50 km / 31 midepth 27 km
4.527 km S of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica77 km / 48 midepth 15 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.