Latest earthquakes near Heredia, Costa Rica today
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Recent Heredia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Heredia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Heredia and elsewhere.
Dec 17, 2025 05:07PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from David (Panama) on Wednesday Evening.
Oct 21, 2025 09:57PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near San José in Costa Rica.
Heredia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1495 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Heredia, Costa Rica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 149 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Heredia roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Heredia in 2019. A total of 203 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Heredia 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 Heredia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Heredia 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 | 1436 | 96.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 3.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Heredia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Heredia occurred on Nov 12, 2017 20:28 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 66 kilometers (41 mi) south-west of San Francisco, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Heredia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-west of San Francisco. It is the strongest earthquake near Heredia 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 Heredia, 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 Heredia.
Earthquakes by city in Heredia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Heredia, Costa Rica.
Use this regional Heredia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mercedes Norte, Heredia and San Pablo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Heredia.
When was the last earthquake in Heredia, Costa Rica?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Heredia on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 08:33 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west-northwest of San Francisco at a depth of 20km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Heredia, Costa Rica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Heredia, Costa Rica?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Heredia on the afternoon of April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 121km east-southeast of San Francisco at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Heredia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Heredia, Costa Rica?
In the past 10 years, 1495 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Heredia. This averages to 150 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
