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.
Jul 22, 2024 02:17PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near David (Panama) on Monday Afternoon.
Jul 22, 2024 01:19PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near David (Panama).
Jul 13, 2024 03:34PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near David (Panama).
Jul 8, 2024 03:54AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit near La Concepción in Panama on Monday Night.
Limón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1014 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 101 earthquakes per year, or 8 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 | 954 | 94.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 4.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.99% |
| 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 Jul 21, 2021 15:15 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south of Limón, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Limón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 34 kilometers (21 mi) south of Limón. It is the strongest earthquake near Limón 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 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Limón on the evening of July 26, 2024 at 18:42 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-northwest of Limón at a depth of 96km 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 afternoon of April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 34km south of Limón at a depth of 10km 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, 1014 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Limón. This averages to 101 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
