Latest earthquakes near San Francisco, Heredia today

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List of latest earthquakes near San Francisco.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 9, 2024 02:20PM
(Costa Rica)
M 2.7 110 km WNW
from San Francisco
Nov 9, 2024 01:30PM
(Costa Rica)
M 5.8 337 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 9, 2024 09:41AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 217 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 9, 2024 04:03AM
(Costa Rica)
M 5.6 336 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 9, 2024 01:27AM
(Costa Rica)
M 2.9 214 km NW
from San Francisco
Nov 8, 2024 11:33PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 283 km NW
from San Francisco
Nov 8, 2024 09:34AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 215 km WNW
from San Francisco
Nov 8, 2024 02:18AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 184 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 8, 2024 12:03AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 54 km SSE
from San Francisco
Nov 7, 2024 03:44AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 75 km SSW
from San Francisco
Nov 7, 2024 03:40AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 123 km S
from San Francisco
Nov 7, 2024 03:36AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 203 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 7, 2024 01:10AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 243 km W
from San Francisco
Nov 7, 2024 01:08AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 200 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 10:16PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 235 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 12:07PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 172 km ESE
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 11:50AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 200 km WNW
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 11:26AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.4 68 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 05:31AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 129 km S
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 04:08AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 225 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 03:05AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 202 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 6, 2024 02:02AM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.1 237 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 5, 2024 11:40PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.0 129 km S
from San Francisco
Nov 5, 2024 10:02PM
(Costa Rica)
M 3.2 123 km S
from San Francisco
Nov 5, 2024 06:24PM
(Costa Rica)
M 2.9 261 km NW
from San Francisco

Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Francisco

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.

San Francisco Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
141 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Nov 9, 2024 14:20

Average

A total of 1412 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 141 earthquakes per year, or 11 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of San Francisco with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near San Francisco (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1347 95.4%
Mag. 5 56 3.97%
Mag. 6 9 0.64%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Dec 8, 2014 02:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Dec 21, 1939 14:54.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Francisco occurred on Dec 8, 2014 02:54 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of San Francisco, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Francisco in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1939 14:54, 31 kilometers (19 mi) south-east of San Francisco. It is the strongest earthquake near San Francisco 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near San Francisco.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 8, 2014 02:54AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.6 278 km SE
from San Francisco
Nov 12, 2017 08:28PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.5 66 km SW
from San Francisco
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.3 295 km WNW
from San Francisco
Jun 25, 2019 11:23PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.2 228 km SE
from San Francisco
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.2 228 km WNW
from San Francisco
Aug 17, 2018 05:22PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.1 172 km SE
from San Francisco
May 12, 2019 01:24PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.0 208 km SE
from San Francisco
Dec 6, 2014 11:21AM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.0 271 km SE
from San Francisco
Aug 24, 2020 03:51PM
(Costa Rica)
M 6.0 73 km SW
from San Francisco
Jan 16, 2018 09:03AM
(Costa Rica)
M 5.8 264 km WNW
from San Francisco

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from San Francisco.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 27, 2020 09:56AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.1 5 km SE
from San Francisco
Oct 31, 2020 11:01PM
(Costa Rica)
M 5.1 8 km ENE
from San Francisco
Nov 2, 2024 05:33AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.0 8 km NE
from San Francisco
Feb 16, 2024 02:01AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.1 9 km NE
from San Francisco
Mar 31, 2015 03:09AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.6 8 km NW
from San Francisco
Jun 16, 2024 01:15PM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.1 11 km S
from San Francisco
Sep 29, 2023 10:29AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.0 10 km ESE
from San Francisco
Aug 31, 2016 09:00PM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.2 12 km NNW
from San Francisco
Jul 11, 2023 11:58PM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.0 12 km WSW
from San Francisco
Aug 31, 2016 09:00AM
(Costa Rica)
M 4.3 12 km NNW
from San Francisco

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from San Francisco

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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco on the afternoon of November 9, 2024 at 14:20 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 110km west-northwest of San Francisco at a depth of 46km under land. 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 December 21, 1939 at 14:54 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 31km west of San Francisco at a depth of 25km 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, 1412 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Francisco. This averages to 141 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.