Earthquakes in Costa Rica today
Earthquakes in Costa Rica and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Costa Rica since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 63 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Costa Rica. The strongest was magnitude 7.6 (April 22, 1991 and September 5, 2012). In the last 10 years there were 29 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 3 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.5, November 18, 2025.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2012 | 7.6 | 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica | 35 km |
| April 22, 1991 | 7.6 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | 10 km |
| December 21, 1939 | 7.6 | 4 km WNW of Atenas, Costa Rica | 25 km |
| October 5, 1950 | 7.5 | Costa Rica | 98 km |
| December 5, 1941 | 7.5 | 70 km WSW of Golfito, Costa Rica | 20 km |
| March 25, 1990 | 7.3 | 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 22 km |
| December 20, 1904 | 7.3 | 53 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica | 10 km |
| June 21, 1900 | 7.2 | Costa Rica | 0 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Costa Rica today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Costa Rica?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.6, on April 22, 1991 and September 5, 2012.
How often are there earthquakes in Costa Rica?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 29 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 3 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.