Home / Events / M 5.6 earthquake - 84 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica First published 9/30/2026, 10:13:15 PM · Last updated 9/30/2026, 10:13:15 PM
M 5.6 earthquake - 84 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica USGS reported a 5.6-magnitude seismic event located 84 km southwest of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, at coordinates 9.8084, -86.4364 and depth 10 km. The report was published on 2026-09-30T21:55:27.177Z.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology .
Confidence 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10). Why it matters The report documents recent seismic activity near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
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