Calamity
MediumEarthquakesCalamity Score: 17

Earthquakes in Costa Rica

Costa RicaISC

Right now

The most recent data we hold from ISC arrived 62 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.

Reported by ISC today.

It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 September 2026.

What the source measured

ISC reported: Costa Rica

ISC recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of 10 km.

The seismic region given by the source is Costa Rica.

An estimated 5,833 people live within 70 km of this point.

Nearby, since 10 September 2026

How we know

One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 17 out of 100, at 78 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)17 / 100
Our confidence78%
Coordinates9.0270, -84.0620
Nearest CitySan Isidro (55 km)
Population Exposed5.8K within 70 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-10T06:26:54.000Z
Sourcehttp://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646393364&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE

Score Breakdown

20
intensity
25
population
0
cascading
10
historical

Technical Details

Mag5
Depth10
MagTypeM
RegionCosta Rica

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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