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.
Apr 23, 2024 07:20PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Evening.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Puntarenas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1565 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 156 earthquakes per year, or 13 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 | 1482 | 94.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 4.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.45% |
| 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 Dec 21, 1939 14:54, 47 kilometers (29 mi) north-west of Puntarenas. It is the strongest earthquake near Puntarenas 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 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Puntarenas on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 12:28 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-southeast of Puntarenas at a depth of 31km 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 December 21, 1939 at 14:54 local time (America/Costa_Rica). The center of this earthquake was located 47km east of Puntarenas at a depth of 25km 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, 1565 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puntarenas. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
