Latest earthquakes near Costa Rica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Costa Rica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Costa Rica, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Costa Rica Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Costa Rica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Costa Rica and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2024 07:20PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Evening.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Costa Rica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1985 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Costa Rica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 198 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Costa Rica roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Costa Rica in 2022. A total of 271 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Costa Rica that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Costa Rica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Costa Rica during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1873 | 94.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 101 | 5.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Costa Rica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Costa Rica occurred on Dec 8, 2014 02:54 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of San José, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Costa Rica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-east of Liberia. It is the strongest earthquake near Costa Rica in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Costa Rica in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Costa Rica.
Earthquakes by region of Costa Rica
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Costa Rica.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Costa Rica.
When was the last earthquake in Costa Rica?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Costa Rica on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 16:36 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 36km east-northeast of San José at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Costa Rica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Costa Rica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Costa Rica on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 241km west-northwest of Liberia at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Costa Rica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Costa Rica?
In the past 10 years, 1985 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Costa Rica. This averages to 199 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
