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The quake occurred this afternoon at 16:15, with an epicenter just off the coast of Quepos. Initial reports indicated 6.3, then 6.2, and have been revised to magnitude 5.9. Click on the little map image for a larger map of the area. Further information is available from the USGS. (This was a single strong, sharp [...]

The quake occurred this afternoon at 15:20, with an epicenter roughly halfway between Parrita and San Jose. Click on the little map image for a larger map of the area. Further information is available from the USGS. If you felt the quake, let USGS know the details.

The tremor occurred at 23:02 and was centered just east of Golfito near Rio Claro. Some information is available from the USGS Earthquake Center, including maps, along with a Spanish translation. Click on the little map image here for a link to an interactive Google Map of the Golfito area. If you felt [...]