San Jose News: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters near the province of Punta Arenas in the west of Costa Rica on 21 October, and there was a clear sensation of earthquake in the surrounding city and the capital of San Jose.

According to the National Seismological Network of Costa Rica, the earthquake occurred at 21: 57 local time on the 21st (11: 57 Beijing time on the 22nd). The epicenter was located in the sea area 20 kilometers south of Quepos, Puntarenas Province, with a focal depth of 24 kilometers.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Information Network, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9 and the focal depth was 31 kilometers.

Costa Rica is located on the Pacific coast, located in the cross-border area of plates, with frequent earthquakes.