2017 Costa Rica earthquake

The 2017 Costa Rica earthquake occurred 16 kilometres southeast of Jacó, which is about 100 kilometres southwest of the capital, San Jose[2] on November 12, 2017. At first, the quake was measured at a magnitude of 6.8, it was a magnitude 6.5 earthquake with a max intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[3] The quake was felt most severely in the provincial districts of Quepos, Parrita and Garabito -- of which Jacó is capital.[4] The earthquake killed at least 3 people.[5] The earthquake could be felt throughout Costa Rica, and in some parts of Nicaragua and Panama.[6] Also, it was followed by more than 20 aftershocks throughout the night, the first measuring 5.1 just four minutes after the first quake.[7]

2017 Costa Rica earthquake
UTC time2017-11-13 02:28:23
ISC event616640579
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateNovember 12, 2017 (2017-11-12)
Local time20:28:24
Magnitude6.5 Mww[1]
Depth19.8 km (12 mi)
Epicenter9.526°N 84.505°W / 9.526; -84.505
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)
Casualties3 or more

Damage

Electricity was knocked out in some areas. There was no major infrastructure damage from the tremor that hit the lightly populated area.[2] At least one building in Jacó had been evacuated due to apparent damage and there were reports of walls collapsing and objects falling in other parts of the country.[4] South Jacó had lost power lines and there were downed poles. There were landslides due to the quake that had caused a blockage on the highway from Jacó to other cities.[8]

References
  1. ANSS: Costa Rica 2017 (as of May 8, 2018).
  2. Cordoba, Javier (13 November 2017). "Costa Rica Hit by 6.5-Magnitude Quake".
  3. ANSS. "Costa Rica 2017: M 6.5 - 16km SE of Jaco, Costa Rica". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-05-08
  4. Cullinane, Susannah (13 November 2017). "Costa Rica Hit by Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake".
  5. "Three Dead From Sunday Night's Earthquake". Q Costa Rica. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
  6. ANSS: Costa Rica 2017, Did you feel it?.
  7. Ivetteromero (14 November 2017). "Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes off Costa Rican Coast".
  8. Gaffey, Conor (13 November 2017). "There's Been Another Strong Earthquake, This Time in Costa Rica".
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