MONTIJO DISTRICT — A 5.4 magnitude quake shook close to Puerto Vidal at midday on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 18:02 UTC (13:02 local time), with its epicenter roughly 47 km south-southwest of Puerto Vidal and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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 adobe block construction.

Area struck by 7.6 quake in 1991
Limón has faced powerful earthquakes before. On Apr. 22, 1991, a magnitude 7.6 tremor struck south of Limón, at a depth of 6.2 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey