A 5.9 magnitude quake was detected close to Quepos Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 03:57 UTC (21:57 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 2 km southwest of Quepos and occurred at a depth of 42 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 215 online responses from individuals indicating that they experienced the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking was recorded, and residents in multiple cities — such as Almirante, Boquete and Barranco — reported feeling the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey