Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 2 km NNE of Palmichal, Costa Rica
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 2 km NNE of Palmichal, Costa Rica at Apr 28, 2026, 03:49 UTC, at a depth of 71 km. The epicentre was 10 km (6 mi) SW of San Rafael. 83 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 28, 2026, 03:49 UTC |
| Depth | 70.8 km |
| Coordinates | 9.864, -84.198 |
| Felt reports | 83 |
| 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 | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 44 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km S of Orosi, Costa Rica | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 18 km NW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 4 km SSE of San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica | 12 km / 8 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 3.2 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 10 km SSW of Jacó, Costa Rica | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 4 km SE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 25 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica | 65 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.