Latest earthquakes near Cartago, Costa Rica today
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Recent Cartago Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cartago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cartago and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2026 01:30AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 106km from Managua (Nicaragua).
Mar 26, 2026 11:15AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit near Managua in Nicaragua on Thursday Morning.
Mar 4, 2026 11:21PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 145km from David (Panama).
Cartago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cartago, Costa Rica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 142 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cartago roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cartago in 2019. A total of 192 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cartago 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 Cartago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cartago 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 | 1361 | 95.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 3.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cartago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cartago occurred on Oct 20, 2022 05:57 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-east of Paraíso, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cartago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1939 14:54, 62 kilometers (39 mi) south-east of Paraíso. It is the strongest earthquake near Cartago 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 Cartago, 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 Cartago.
Earthquakes by city in Cartago
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cartago, Costa Rica.
Use this regional Cartago earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Turrialba, Cartago and San Diego.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cartago.
When was the last earthquake in Cartago, Costa Rica?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartago on the evening of March 31, 2026 at 22:14 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 265km northwest of Paraíso at a depth of 194km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cartago, Costa Rica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cartago, Costa Rica?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartago on the afternoon of December 21, 1939 at 14:54 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 62km west-northwest of Paraíso at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cartago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cartago, Costa Rica?
In the past 10 years, 1423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cartago. This averages to 142 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
