Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 18 km SW of Guápiles, Costa Rica at Aug 24, 2026, 07:39 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 19 km (12 mi) SW of Guapiles. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 24, 2026, 07:39 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.103, -83.912 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 18 km WSW of Guápiles, Costa Rica | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km NNE of San Rafael, Costa Rica | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.