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Latest earthquakes near Heredia, Costa Rica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Heredia, Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Heredia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Heredia, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Sep 30, 2026 03:55PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 266km from San José (Costa Rica).
Heredia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1550 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 155 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 | 1490 | 96.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 3.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.45% |
| 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 Sep 5, 2012 08:42, 130 kilometers (81 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Heredia on the afternoon of October 1, 2026 at 13:44 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south of San Francisco at a depth of 29km 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 morning of September 5, 2012 at 08:42 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 130km west of San Francisco at a depth of 35km 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, 1550 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Heredia. This averages to 155 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
