Disasters · Earthquake

M4.9 · Costa Rica

First tracked 24 August 2026 · Last updated 25 August 2026

M4.9

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

609,791

Population exposed

610 thousand in MMI>=V

Exposure detail

An M4.9 earthquake struck 10 km NNW of Cot, Costa Rica, at a depth of 10 km. The quake was felt by 90 people and exposed approximately 609,791 in the surrounding region. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed