5.7
Earthquake Details: 72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Apr 15, 2026, 06:56:01
- Depth
- 17 km
- Felt reports
- 36
Source: USGSUpdated: Jun 24, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred on Apr 15, 2026 at 06:56:01. Epicenter: 72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Reported depth: 17 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Apr 15, 2026, 00:56:01 GMT-6
- UTC
- Apr 15, 2026, 06:56:01 UTC
17 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmww 5.7
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- Depth:
- 17 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Jun 24, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth17 km
Significance514
Latitude9.8888
Longitude-86.3557
Event IDus6000sq5z
Magnitude5.7
Updated:Jun 24, 2026, 16:34:38 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Jun 24, 2026, 16:34 UTC.
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