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

A tremor devastated the region at 17:16 UTC (11:16 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was positioned about 206 km south of Burica and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

The National Tsunami Center has released a Tsunami statement in connection with the tremor. For the latest updates, please visit tsunami.gov.

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 65 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