Latest earthquakes near Alajuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alajuela, Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alajuela? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alajuela, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Alajuela Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alajuela. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alajuela and elsewhere.
Jul 7, 2026 12:11PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San José (Costa Rica).
Jun 26, 2026 05:57AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
Alajuela Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1581 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alajuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 158 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Alajuela roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alajuela in 2019. A total of 208 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alajuela that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alajuela in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Alajuela 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 | 1518 | 96.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 3.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Alajuela
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alajuela occurred on Nov 12, 2017 20:28 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 63 kilometers (39 mi) south-southwest of Alajuela, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alajuela in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1939 14:54, 22 kilometers (14 mi) south-southwest of Alajuela. It is the strongest earthquake near Alajuela in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Alajuela 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 Alajuela.
Nearest earthquakes from Alajuela
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alajuela. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alajuela.
When was the last earthquake in Alajuela?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alajuela on the morning of July 17, 2026 at 09:59 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west of Alajuela at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alajuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alajuela?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Alajuela on the afternoon of December 21, 1939 at 14:54 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 22km west of Alajuela at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alajuela since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alajuela?
In the past 10 years, 1581 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alajuela. This averages to 158 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
