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Latest earthquakes near Limón today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Limón, Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Limón? If an earthquake is happening right now near Limón (also known as Ciudad de Limón), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Limón Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Limón. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Limón and elsewhere.
Oct 9, 2026 02:25PM
Shallow M6.6 AFTERSHOCK hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Oct 9, 2026 01:48PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 11:56AM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Sep 30, 2026 03:55PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 264km from San José (Costa Rica).
Limón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Limón in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 113 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Limón roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Limón in 2019. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Limón 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 Limón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Limón 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 | 1076 | 94.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 4.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Limón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Limón occurred on Oct 20, 2022 05:57 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-southeast of Limón, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Limón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 5, 2012 08:42, 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-southeast of Limón. It is the strongest earthquake near Limón 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 Limón 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 Limón.
Nearest earthquakes from Limón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Limón. 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 Limón.
When was the last earthquake in Limón?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Limón on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 15:52 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 182km south of Limón at a depth of 26km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Limón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Limón?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Limón on the morning of September 5, 2012 at 08:42 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 250km west of Limón at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Limón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Limón?
In the past 10 years, 1136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Limón. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
