2017 Costa Rica earthquake
| UTC time | 2017-11-13 02:28:23 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 616640579 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 12, 2017 |
| Local time | 20:28:24 |
| Magnitude | 6.5 Mww |
| Depth | 19.8 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 9°31′34″N 84°30′18″W / 9.526°N 84.505°W |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 3 dead |
The 2017 Costa Rica earthquake occurred 16 kilometres southeast of Jacó, which is about 100 kilometres southwest of the capital, San Jose on November 12, 2017. At first, the quake was measured at a magnitude of 6.8, it was a magnitude 6.5 earthquake with a max intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The quake was felt most severely in the provincial districts of Quepos, Parrita and Garabito—of which Jacó is capital. The earthquake, which was felt throughout Costa Rica, and in parts of Nicaragua and Panama, killed at least 3 people. Also, it was followed by more than 20 aftershocks throughout the night, the first measuring 5.1 just four minutes after the first quake.