M4.8 Earthquake 81 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica — August 25, 2024
2024-08-25 16:07:17 UTC (2024-08-25) · approx. 10:07 AM UTC-6 local
On August 25, 2024 at 16:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 81 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.5048°, -86.5602°. This earthquake was detected by 61 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.5602°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Tamarindo, Costa Rica?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 81 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica on August 25, 2024 at 16:07 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 10.5048°, -86.5602°, which is 81 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000n9c6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 25, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 81 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica — August 25, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000n9c6/