Latest earthquakes near Liberia, Guanacaste today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Liberia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Liberia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Liberia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Liberia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Liberia and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Liberia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1511 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Liberia, Guanacaste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 151 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Liberia roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Liberia in 2022. A total of 195 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Liberia that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Liberia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Liberia 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 | 1428 | 94.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 5.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Liberia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Liberia occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-northwest of Liberia, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Liberia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 241 kilometers (150 mi) west-northwest of Liberia. It is the strongest earthquake near Liberia 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 Liberia, Guanacaste 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 Liberia.
Nearest earthquakes from Liberia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Liberia, Guanacaste. 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 Liberia.
When was the last earthquake in Liberia, Guanacaste?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Liberia on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 14:32 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 277km northwest of Liberia at a depth of 39km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Liberia, Guanacaste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Liberia, Guanacaste?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Liberia on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 241km west-northwest of Liberia at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Liberia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Liberia, Guanacaste?
In the past 10 years, 1511 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Liberia. This averages to 151 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
