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.
Paraíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1451 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 145 earthquakes per year, or 12 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 | 1389 | 95.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 3.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 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 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 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-east of Paraíso. It is the strongest earthquake near Paraíso 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paraíso.
When was the last earthquake in Paraíso, Cartago?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Paraíso on the afternoon of August 22, 2026 at 13:31 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north of Paraíso at a depth of 143km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 1451 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paraíso. This averages to 145 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
