M4.1 Earthquake 55 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica — June 24, 2026
2026-06-24 18:38:07 UTC (2026-06-24) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-6 local
On June 24, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 55 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.5326°, -86.2883°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.2883°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Tamarindo, Costa Rica?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 55 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica on June 24, 2026 at 18:38 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t9vw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 24, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 55 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica — June 24, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t9vw/