Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica at Jul 7, 2026, 18:11 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 26 km (16 mi) SSE of Chacarita. 31 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 7, 2026, 18:11 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.755, -84.729 |
| Felt reports | 31 |
| 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 | 95 km / 59 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 | 97 km / 61 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 | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.