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

The tremor, which shook the area at 17:16 UTC (11:16 local time), was centered about 211 km south of Burica. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

The National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement related to the earthquake, please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 3 reports via its online form from people who say they felt 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 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