Reported by EMSC 171 days ago.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 17 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: COSTA RICA
EMSC recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of -18 km.
The seismic region given by the source is COSTA RICA.
Nearby, since 17 March 2026
- March 17, 2026 · score 9 · 7.9 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 16 out of 100, at 63 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 16 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 63% |
| Coordinates | 8.5365, -83.0969 |
| Nearest City | La Concepción (52 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-17T20:25:29.200Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260317_0000355 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5 |
| Depth | -18 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | COSTA RICA |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 1962217 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 16/100, in Costa Rica (Panama), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.