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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 11:19PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 58 km WSW from San José |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 06:13PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.9 | 104 km WSW from Liberia |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 05:04PM Costa Rica) |
M 4.4 | 56 km W from Liberia |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 05:04PM Costa Rica) |
M 4.3 | 108 km WSW from Liberia |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 04:48PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.5 | 233 km W from Liberia |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 04:38PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.7 | 106 km WSW from Liberia |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 12:22PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 41 km E from Limón |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 06:33AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.4 | 134 km NW from Liberia |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 05:13AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 133 km SW from San José |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 02:11AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.0 | 262 km NW from Liberia |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 01:53AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.6 | 148 km W from Liberia |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 10:43PM Costa Rica) |
M 2.9 | 128 km NW from Liberia |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 09:19PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 37 km N from San José |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 02:54PM Costa Rica) |
M 2.6 | 292 km WNW from Liberia |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 02:53AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.8 | 182 km NW from Liberia |
| 3 days ago (Apr 17 06:39PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 78 km S from San José |
| 3 days ago (Apr 17 09:20AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.8 | 271 km W from Liberia |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 01:50AM Costa Rica) |
M 2.9 | 184 km NW from Liberia |
| 5 days ago (Apr 15 08:26PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.6 | 136 km WNW from Liberia |
| 5 days ago (Apr 15 03:08PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.3 | 212 km WNW from Liberia |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 10:46PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.2 | 278 km NW from Liberia |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 01:19PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.0 | 76 km SSE from San José |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 01:09PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.5 | 181 km SE from San José |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 08:02AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.3 | 190 km SSE from San José |
| 7 days ago (Apr 14 03:23AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.7 | 204 km WNW from Liberia |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Costa Rica
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.
Mar 21, 2025 08:50AM
On Friday Morning a Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 157km from David (Panama).
Costa Rica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2062 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 206 earthquakes per year, or 17 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 | 1959 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 93 | 4.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 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 Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-northwest of Liberia, at a depth of 27 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) west-northwest of Liberia. It is the strongest earthquake near Costa Rica in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.6 | 195 km WNW from Liberia |
| Nov 12, 2017 08:28PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.5 | 64 km SW from San José |
| Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.3 | 135 km WNW from Liberia |
| Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.2 | 79 km WSW from Liberia |
| Jun 25, 2019 11:23PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.2 | 219 km SE from San José |
| Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.1 | 295 km NW from Liberia |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.1 | 235 km NW from Liberia |
| Aug 17, 2018 05:22PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.1 | 164 km SE from San José |
| Aug 24, 2020 03:51PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.0 | 72 km SW from San José |
| May 12, 2019 01:24PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.0 | 200 km SE from San José |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 evening of April 19, 2025 at 23:19 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 58km west-southwest of San José at a depth of 21km 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, 2062 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Costa Rica. This averages to 206 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
