M6.5 · 2017 Costa Rica earthquake

Monday, November 13, 2017 · 2:28 AM – 2:38 AM
18 km W of Parrita, Costa Rica

On 12 November 2017 an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 6.5 occurred near Jacó, Costa Rica. It was also felt in parts of Nicaragua and Panama and was followed by more than 20 aftershocks. The earthquake led to three deaths by heart attack and at least two serious injuries. Magnitude 6.5 (mww), 19 km deep, 18 km W of Parrita, Costa Rica — 9.51°N, 84.49°W. November 13, 2017 at 02:28 UTC. Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 582. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us2000bmhe Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).

M6.5 · 2017 Costa Rica earthquake