On January 19, 2026, La Nación reported on a significant earthquake that was felt live during a broadcast at Teletica, with presenters Yiyo Alfaro and Natalia Rodríguez present in the studio.
In its first post at 00:02 UTC, La Nación stated: “Los presentadores Yiyo Alfaro y Natalia Rodríguez estaban en el set de Teletica durante el fuerte temblor que ocurrió este lunes 19 de enero.”
Shortly after, at 00:06 UTC, the outlet emphasized the impact of the event on those present: “‘Qué susto’: temblor sacudió con fuerza a Yiyo Alfaro y Natalia Rodríguez en el set de Teletica”.
At 00:07 UTC, La Nación addressed concerns about seismic activity in San José following the incident: “Expertos advierten sobre el riesgo sísmico en San José tras temblor reciente de 4,1”. The magnitude of this recent earthquake was reported as 4.1.
San José is located in a region with frequent seismic activity due to its position near tectonic plate boundaries. Local authorities and experts regularly issue guidance to residents about preparedness for earthquakes and have highlighted ongoing risks associated with living in such areas.
