2017 Costa Rica earthquake
Shakemap for the earthquake.
| UTC time | 2017-11-13 02:28:23 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 611576242 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 12, 2017 |
| Local time | 20:28:24 |
| Magnitude | 6.5 Mww[1] |
| Depth | 19.8 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 9°31′34″N 84°30′18″W / 9.526°N 84.505°WCoordinates: 9°31′34″N 84°30′18″W / 9.526°N 84.505°W |
| Casualties | 3 or more |
The 2017 Costa Rica earthquake occurred 16 kilometres southeast of Jacó on November 12, 2017. It was a magnitude 6.5 earthquake with a max intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[2] The earthquake killed at least 3 people.[3] The earthquake could be felt throughout Costa Rica, and in some parts of Nicaragua and Panama.[4]
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
References
- ↑ ANSS: Costa Rica 2017 (as of May 8, 2018).
- ↑ ANSS. "Costa Rica 2017: M 6.5 - 16km SE of Jaco, Costa Rica". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-05-08
- ↑ "Three Dead From Sunday Night's Earthquake". Q Costa Rica. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
- ↑ ANSS: Costa Rica 2017, Did you feel it?.
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