Latest earthquakes near Cartago, Costa Rica today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cartago.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 2, 2024 01:09PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 51 km NNW
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 12:26PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 271 km WNW
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 12:08PM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.3 258 km WNW
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 11:56AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.6 276 km W
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 11:46AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.3 282 km W
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 11:14AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 76 km SSW
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 05:33AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.0 31 km NW
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 04:50AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 241 km WNW
from Paraíso
Nov 2, 2024 01:03AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.7 160 km E
from Paraíso
Nov 1, 2024 08:47PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 56 km SSE
from Paraíso
Nov 1, 2024 06:28PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 85 km WSW
from Paraíso
Nov 1, 2024 05:55AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 283 km W
from Paraíso
Nov 1, 2024 03:37AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 254 km SE
from Paraíso
Nov 1, 2024 02:34AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.4 31 km W
from Paraíso
Nov 1, 2024 02:02AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.4 282 km WNW
from Paraíso
Oct 31, 2024 08:34PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.3 296 km W
from Paraíso
Oct 31, 2024 02:46PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 275 km W
from Paraíso
Oct 31, 2024 11:37AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 288 km WNW
from Paraíso
Oct 31, 2024 11:30AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 102 km W
from Paraíso
Oct 31, 2024 07:53AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.4 283 km WNW
from Paraíso
Oct 30, 2024 09:41PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 150 km SE
from Paraíso
Oct 30, 2024 04:09PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.8 217 km SE
from Paraíso
Oct 30, 2024 04:47AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.4 145 km SW
from Paraíso
Oct 29, 2024 04:00PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.6 57 km NNW
from Paraíso
Oct 29, 2024 12:27PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 47 km SSE
from Paraíso

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cartago

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.

Cartago Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
131 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 2, 2024 13:09

Average

A total of 1314 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 131 earthquakes per year, or 10 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Cartago with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Cartago (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1246 94.82%
Mag. 5 58 4.41%
Mag. 6 10 0.76%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Cartago

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Oct 20, 2022 05:57.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Apr 22, 1991 16:56.

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 Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 89 kilometers (55 mi) south-east of Paraíso. It is the strongest earthquake near Cartago 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Cartago.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 20, 2022 05:57AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.7 292 km SE
from Paraíso
Jul 21, 2021 03:15PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.7 297 km SSE
from Paraíso
Dec 8, 2014 02:54AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.6 248 km SSE
from Paraíso
Nov 12, 2017 08:28PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.5 77 km WSW
from Paraíso
Jun 25, 2019 11:23PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.2 196 km SE
from Paraíso
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.2 262 km WNW
from Paraíso
Aug 17, 2018 05:22PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.1 141 km SE
from Paraíso
Dec 6, 2014 11:21AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.0 241 km SSE
from Paraíso
May 12, 2019 01:24PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.0 177 km SE
from Paraíso
Aug 24, 2020 03:51PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.0 89 km WSW
from Paraíso

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartago on the afternoon of November 2, 2024 at 13:09 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 51km north-northwest of Paraíso at a depth of 65km 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 April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 89km east of Paraíso at a depth of 10km 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, 1314 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cartago. This averages to 131 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.