Earthquake information: Strong Mag. 5.0 Earthquake – Provincia de Puntarenas, 93 km southeast of San Isidro, Costa Rica, Saturday May 7, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. (GMT -6)

By Jeanette C. Bennet On May 8, 2022

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Bajo Boquete, Panama (70.6 km E of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / vertical rocking (up and down) / 15-20 s : I heard a rumble like a big truck passing then the building started shaking back and forth for 20 seconds then it stopped. No damage to the room I’m in. | 4 users found this interesting.

David, Province of Chiriqui / Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal swing (lateral) / 5-10 s : The bed moved sideways for at least 5 seconds moderately and continued to move less and less for another 5 seconds. However, there was very slow movement for another 10 seconds. | 4 users found this interesting.

Watch TV (29.4 km SW of epicenter) [Map] / moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 30-60 s : The French doors shake and sag in the frames. Moving furniture. Unstable floor felt | 4 users found this interesting.

Mount Lirio, Chiriqui. / slight shaking (MMI IV) / vibration and rolling / 20-30 s : Sat in a chair in front of a computer and a chair started rocking gently, but as he continued he got a little more serious. The door started to rattle. It lasted about 30 seconds and maybe a bit longer, then calmed down and stopped. | 3 users found this interesting. (reported via our app)

La Ceniza Perez Zeledon San Jose / Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal swing (lateral) / 2-5 s : MY HOME ALARM RINGED. DO NOT PANIC. THE INTENSITY WAS LOW. SET UP QUICKLY. | 4 users found this interesting. (reported via our app)

Boquete (82.5 km E of epicenter) [Map] / Very low agitation (MMI II) : Lay in bed and bed shook multiple times within 4-5 seconds. | 3 users found this interesting.

Boquete Pamama / Very low shaking (MMI II) / vibration and rolling / 15-20 s : Long lasting low back and forth vibrator. | 3 users found this interesting. (reported via our app)

Boquete, Panama (82.1 km E of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 15-20 s : Bed shakes side to side, house shakes side to side, lights swing | 2 users found this interesting.

Alto Boquete Panama (79.5 km E of epicenter) [Map] / Low shake (MMI III) / vibration and rolling / 10-15 s : Sitting on a chair | 2 users found this interesting.

Ciudad Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas (50.5 km NW of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / Horizontal swing (lateral) / 1-2 s : Lying in bed, he felt movement and the closet door rattled slightly. | 2 users found this interesting.

Ciudad Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas (45.9 km NW of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / rattling, vibration / 2-5 s : Waiting for the TV when the house started shaking | 2 users found this interesting.

Ojochal, costa rica (65.6 km northwest of epicenter) [Map] / moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 5-10 s : In our house, the house creaks, lights swing, I feel vibrations in my seat | 2 users found this interesting. (reported via our app)

Puerto Jimenez / slight shaking (MMI IV) / rattling, vibration / 5-10 s : The doors slammed, the ground moved | 2 users found this interesting.

Aserri / not felt : No sentí nada. | 2 users found this interesting. (reported via our app)

Quizarra, Perez Zeledon / slight shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 2-5 s : Lateral movement for a few seconds. | 2 users found this interesting. (reported via our app)

The Bonita of Rivas San Isirdo de General / slight shaking (MMI IV) / vertical and horizontal rocking / 10-15 s : He had me and the cats on the edge of the seat ready to run if it got worse. | 2 users found this interesting.

Saint-Raphael, Heredia / Very low shaking (MMI II) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 2-5 s : Slight shaking on the second floor, barely perceptible inside the house. | 2 users found this interesting.

Santiago (250.5 km ESE of epicenter) [Map] / Very low shake (MMI II) / Single side shake / 2-5 s : Tengo campanas deviento y se movieron un poco | One user found this interesting.

near Ciudad Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas (65.8 km NW of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 30-60 s : slight tremor | One user found this interesting.

Puerto armuelles (42.7 km SE of the epicentre) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal swing (lateral) / 5-10 s : Seemed to be an east/west rocking motion. | One user found this interesting.

Boquete Volcancito Road (81.5 km E of epicenter) [Map] / Very low shaking (MMI II) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 2-5 s : It was light, | One user found this interesting. (reported via our app)

San Isidro, Perez Zeledon / slight shaking (MMI IV) / vertical and horizontal rocking / 5-10 s : Movement up and down and side to side. | One user found this interesting.

city of san jose / slight shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 5-10 s : slight tremor | One user found this interesting.

Cartago / Very low shaking (MMI II) / Simple lateral shaking / 10-15 s : Soft, tender | One user found this interesting.

near Golfito, Puntarenas (25.7 km SW of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / clicking, vibration / 1-2 s

Ventanas, near Ojochal, Costa Rica (69.8 km NW of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 10-15 s

Dolega (85.4 km E of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal (lateral) swing / very short

Puerto Jiménez (24.5 km southwest of the epicentre) [Map] / Low Shake (MMI III) / 15-20 sec

near Golfito, Puntarenas (25.7 km SW of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / clicking, vibration / 1-2 s

Puerto Jiminez (28 km SSW of epicenter) [Map] / slight shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal rocking (lateral) / 15-20 s

Bahia drake (54 km west of epicenter) [Map] / Low shaking (MMI III) / vertical and horizontal rocking / 15-20 s

Earthquake information: Strong Mag. 5.0 Earthquake – Provincia de Puntarenas, 93 km southeast of San Isidro, Costa Rica, Saturday May 7, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. (GMT -6)

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