[3] The quake was felt most severely in the provincial districts of Quepos, Parrita and Garabito—of which Jacó is capital.

[4] The earthquake, which was felt throughout Costa Rica, and in parts of Nicaragua and Panama, killed at least 3 people.

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.

There were landslides due to the quake that had caused a blockage on the highway from Jacó to other cities.