Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.6 earthquake 91 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 91 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica at Sep 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. The epicentre was 121 km (75 mi) WSW of Nicoya. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC |
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.778, -86.486 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 16 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 34 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.