Latest news in Costa Rica? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Key news developments in Costa Rica around September 10, 2026:
- Seismic Activity: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck early in the morning on September 10 off the coast of Puntarenas Province at a shallow depth of roughly 10 km. Light to weak tremors were felt across coastal areas near Quepos and throughout parts of the Central Valley, including San José, with no major damage reported. Volcano Discovery
- Energy & Grid Infrastructure: Authorities announced new measures to integrate firm power generation into Costa Rica’s energy system. The initiative aims to stabilize and safeguard the national electricity grid against climate-driven fluctuations affecting renewable sources like hydroelectric power.
- Tourism & Ride-Hailing Disputes: Tension between traditional tourism operators and digital ride-hailing platforms remains high. Private transfer and taxi drivers have staged protests over legislative proposals and commercial agreements that could grant ride-hailing services formal access to pick up arriving passengers at major international airports.
- Centenarian Recognition: National attention focused on 119-year-old Jose Flores, whose family and official birth records have placed him under international review to potentially be recognized as the world’s oldest living person. CTV News
- Marine Biodiversity Research: Marine biologists from the University of Costa Rica published findings regarding the newly confirmed ghost shark species Rhinochimaera costaricana, discovered in deep waters off the Pacific coast. Indiatimes