Latest earthquakes near Paraíso, Cartago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paraíso, Cartago, Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paraíso? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paraíso, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 05:47PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.0 | 189 km SE from Paraíso |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 04:23PM Costa Rica) |
M 4.1 | 181 km SE from Paraíso |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 26 03:20PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.2 | 182 km SE from Paraíso |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 02:45PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.0 | 181 km SE from Paraíso |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:31PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.2 | 64 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:28AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 77 km NW from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:17PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.6 | 195 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:46PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.7 | 175 km SE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 05:32PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 183 km SE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:01PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.4 | 196 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:24AM Costa Rica) |
M 2.6 | 266 km NW from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:29AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.9 | 147 km SE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:27AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 130 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:17AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.4 | 178 km SE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:30AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 64 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 05:21AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.0 | 148 km SE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:31AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.1 | 63 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:48AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.2 | 62 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 12:14AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.2 | 214 km SE from Paraíso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:31PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.5 | 180 km SE from Paraíso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 01:55PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.0 | 113 km ESE from Paraíso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:43AM Costa Rica) |
M 3.5 | 62 km SSE from Paraíso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 08:47PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.4 | 217 km SE from Paraíso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:09PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.4 | 207 km SE from Paraíso |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 09:22PM Costa Rica) |
M 3.2 | 181 km SE from Paraíso |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Paraíso
Recent Paraíso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Paraíso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Paraíso and elsewhere.
Mar 21, 2025 08:50AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 137km from David (Panama) on Friday Morning.
Mar 21, 2025 08:50AM
On Friday Morning a Shallow M6.2 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 153km from David (Panama).
Mar 11, 2025 02:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea 129km from San Andrés (Colombia) on Tuesday Night.
Paraíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paraíso, Cartago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 135 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Paraíso roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Paraíso in 2019. A total of 192 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Paraíso 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 Paraíso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Paraíso 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 | 1292 | 95.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 3.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Paraíso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paraíso occurred on Jul 21, 2021 15:15 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Paraíso, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Paraíso 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-southeast of Paraíso. It is the strongest earthquake near Paraíso 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 Paraíso, Cartago 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 Paraíso.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2021 03:15PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.7 | 297 km SSE from Paraíso |
| Oct 20, 2022 05:57AM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.7 | 292 km SE from Paraíso |
| Nov 12, 2017 08:28PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.5 | 77 km WSW from Paraíso |
| Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.2 | 260 km WNW from Paraíso |
| Jun 25, 2019 11:23PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.2 | 196 km SE from Paraíso |
| Aug 17, 2018 05:22PM (Costa Rica) |
M 6.1 | 141 km SE 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 |
| Jan 16, 2018 09:03AM (Costa Rica) |
M 5.8 | 297 km WNW from Paraíso |
| Jun 10, 2021 05:27PM (Costa Rica) |
M 5.7 | 197 km WSW from Paraíso |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Paraíso
Nearest earthquakes from Paraíso
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paraíso, Cartago. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 08:24PM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.1 | 3 km NW from Paraíso |
| Feb 9, 2018 04:34AM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.4 | 5 km SSW from Paraíso |
| Feb 24, 2022 05:57PM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.0 | 7 km NNW from Paraíso |
| Oct 9, 2019 12:18AM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.4 | 7 km ESE from Paraíso |
| Jan 1, 2023 03:21PM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.1 | 12 km WNW from Paraíso |
| May 25, 2015 08:50PM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.8 | 12 km NNW from Paraíso |
| Dec 3, 2018 10:59AM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.1 | 11 km SW from Paraíso |
| Dec 8, 2018 02:50AM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.2 | 13 km SW from Paraíso |
| Nov 30, 2016 06:25PM (Costa Rica) |
M 5.3 | 14 km NNE from Paraíso |
| Mar 2, 2021 01:48AM (Costa Rica) |
M 4.4 | 20 km WSW from Paraíso |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Paraíso
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paraíso.
When was the last earthquake in Paraíso, Cartago?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paraíso on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 17:47 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-east of Paraíso at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paraíso, Cartago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paraíso, Cartago?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Paraíso 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 Paraíso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paraíso, Cartago?
In the past 10 years, 1353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paraíso. This averages to 135 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
