Latest earthquakes near San Francisco, Heredia today
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Recent San Francisco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Francisco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Francisco and elsewhere.
Apr 15, 2026 12:56AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 130km from Liberia (Costa Rica).
San Francisco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Francisco, Heredia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 153 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Francisco roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Francisco in 2019. A total of 203 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Francisco 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 San Francisco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Francisco 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 | 1473 | 96.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 3.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Francisco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, Heredia 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 San Francisco.
Nearest earthquakes from San Francisco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Francisco, Heredia. 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 San Francisco.
When was the last earthquake in San Francisco, Heredia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco on the afternoon of May 21, 2026 at 17:29 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 155km east of San Francisco at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Francisco, Heredia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Francisco, Heredia?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco 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 San Francisco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Francisco, Heredia?
In the past 10 years, 1534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Francisco. This averages to 153 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
