Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 68 km from Nicoya, Costa Rica

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 17:23 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 9:40 AM (CST) 22 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica at a depth of 23 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 10.30°, -86.05° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 23
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 9:40 AM (CST)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 15:40
Coordinates: 10.303, -86.049

Updates

M 4.5 - 22 km W of Tamarindo, Costa RicaOct 15, 2026, 17:23 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 04:30 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.