Latest earthquakes near Puntarenas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puntarenas, Costa Rica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puntarenas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puntarenas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Puntarenas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puntarenas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puntarenas and elsewhere.
Jul 7, 2026 12:11PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San José (Costa Rica).
Jun 26, 2026 05:57AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
Puntarenas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1721 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puntarenas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 172 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puntarenas roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puntarenas in 2019. A total of 214 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Puntarenas 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 | 1639 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 4.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 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 Puntarenas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puntarenas occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Costa_Rica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Puntarenas, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puntarenas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 196 kilometers (122 mi) north-west of Puntarenas. It is the strongest earthquake near Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas.
Nearest earthquakes from Puntarenas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puntarenas. 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 Puntarenas.
When was the last earthquake in Puntarenas?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Puntarenas on the evening of July 16, 2026 at 20:58 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 112km north of Puntarenas at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puntarenas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puntarenas?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Puntarenas on the afternoon of April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east of Puntarenas at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puntarenas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puntarenas?
In the past 10 years, 1721 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puntarenas. This averages to 172 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
