BARÚ DISTRICT, CHIRIQUÍ—around midday Monday, a 6.2 magnitude quake was detected near Burica, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor slammed the region at 17:16 UTC (11:16 local time). The epicenter was located approximately 211 km south of Burica, at a depth of 10 km.

A Tsunami statement regarding the earthquake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 3 online responses from individuals reporting that they experienced the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake 66 km northwest of this event struck Valle de la Estrella, Costa Rica on April 22, 1991 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 1,810,000 at intensity VI and 213,000 at intensity VII, resulting in a reported 75 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey