Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake reported close to Quepos, Costa Rica on Sept. 10

Published Sep 20, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Quepos on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor rattled the area at 08:26 UTC (02:26 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 44 km south-southeast of Quepos and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 8 online responses from people saying they experienced the tremor.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey