Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica at Aug 1, 2026, 02:16 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 11 km (7 mi) S of Paraiso. 33 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 1, 2026, 02:16 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.742, -83.852 |
| Felt reports | 33 |
| 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 | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 44 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.