Costa Rica’s Ovsicori seismic monitoring agency explained an initial error in locating an early morning earthquake. The mistake stemmed from two tremors occurring just 17 seconds apart. This rapid sequence triggered an automatic, preliminary report that incorrectly placed the quake’s epicenter in the southern zone. Ovsicori clarified that the automated system miscalculated the location due to the close timing of the two events. The agency has since corrected the initial report with the accurate location. This incident highlights the challenges of automated seismic reporting during complex events and the importance of subsequent analysis. Ovsicori continues to monitor seismic activity in the region.