Note: Map shows area with shaking of magnitude 4 or greater, which the USGS defines as “light”, although earthquakes may be felt outside the areas shown. the new York Times
A strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern Pacific Ocean near Costa Rica on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake struck at 1:43 p.m. about 25 miles northwest of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, on the east coast, agency data shows.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the reported intensity of an earthquake. Additional information collected about earthquakes may also lead USGS scientists to update the earthquake-severity map.
Aftershocks in the area
An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same general area. Aftershocks are usually minor adjustments to the part of a fault that moved during the initial earthquake.
Earthquakes and tremors within 100 miles
Aftershocks may occur days, weeks, or even years after the first earthquake. These events may be of equal or greater magnitude than the initial earthquake, and they may continue to affect already damaged locations.
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: The categories of shocks are based on modified mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, related maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Eastern. Shake data as of Saturday, October 12 at 2:26 pm Eastern. Aftershock data is as of Saturday, October 12 at 3:28 PM Eastern.
