Earthquake 42 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica (5.0 mb) (2025-04-13 21:30:28 UTC)

1744579828

10.2837, -86.2313

28.27 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 42 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, at 2025-04-13 21:30:28 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 42 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 42 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica (5.0 mb) (2025-04-13 21:30:28 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5ue

Nearest Places

Playa de Los Pargos / 38.07 km
Bahía Venado / 38.48 km
Cabo Velas / 39.73 km
Cerro El Morro / 40.71 km
Punta Conejo / 41.01 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.0

FRANCE
Time: 1744803546
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

5 km NW of Farmers Loop, Alaska
Time: 1744803424
Depth: 12.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

52 km N of Petersville, Alaska
Time: 1744803091
Depth: 108.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

8 km W of Knik, Alaska
Time: 1744802415
Depth: 44.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

SWITZERLAND
Time: 1744801998
Depth: 1.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.6

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1744770415
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
Time: 1744596400
Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
Time: 1744580610
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
Time: 1744579828
Depth: 28.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
Time: 1744413510
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)