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Updated: Nov 28, 2023 14:22 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in Costa Rica in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake in or near Costa Rica, find out which quakes are happening right now!
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In the past 24 hours, Costa Rica has had 13 quakes of magnitudes above 2 and up to 4.9.

Since 2023, Costa Rica has had 3711 quakes of magnitudes up to 6.3:

  • 1 quake above magnitude 6
  • 11 quakes between magnitude 5 and 6
  • 225 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
  • 1443 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 1973 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 58 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.

Latest today: Mag. 2.4 Earthquake 153 km W of Managua, Nicaragua -

Strongest: Mag. 6.3 Earthquake North Pacific Ocean, 95 km S of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama -

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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 4.2 or higher (168 out of 3711 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (10 quakes)
Nov 28, 03:48 am (GMT -6)
(Nov 28, 09:48 GMT)
2.4

1 km		153 km west of Managua, Nicaragua More
Nov 28, 04:02 am (Panama)
(Nov 28, 09:02 GMT)
2.5

9 km		38 km west of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama More
Nov 28, 02:56 am (Costa Rica)
(Nov 28, 08:56 GMT)
2.1

3 km		Provincia de Cartago, 18 km southeast of San Jose, San José, Costa Rica More
Nov 28, 03:48 am (Panama)
(Nov 28, 08:48 GMT)
2.5

17 km		42 km west of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama More
Nov 28, 03:46 am (Panama)
(Nov 28, 08:46 GMT)
3.0

6 km		43 km west of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 28, 02:38 am (Costa Rica)
(Nov 28, 08:38 GMT)
2.3

4 km		6 km west of Turrialba, Provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica More
Nov 28, 01:14 am (Costa Rica)
(Nov 28, 07:14 GMT)
2.4

31 km		58 km south of Ciudad de Limon, Costa Rica More
Nov 28, 01:07 am (Costa Rica)
(Nov 28, 07:07 GMT)
2.8

104 km		41 km north of Alajuela, Costa Rica More
Nov 27, 09:56 pm (GMT -5)
(Nov 28, 02:56 GMT)
3.1

1 km		93 km southeast of Punta de Burica, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 27, 09:26 pm (GMT -5)
(Nov 28, 02:26 GMT)
4.9

10 km		85 km south of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama
I FELT IT - 5 reports		More
Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (15 quakes)
Nov 27, 01:59 pm (GMT -6)
(Nov 27, 19:59 GMT)
3.1

11 km		143 km southwest of Managua, Nicaragua
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 27, 11:03 am (Costa Rica)
(Nov 27, 17:03 GMT)
2.5

2 km		46 km southwest of San Rafael Abajo, Costa Rica More
Nov 27, 09:13 am (Costa Rica)
(Nov 27, 15:13 GMT)
3.2

32 km		7.7 km south of San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
I FELT IT 		More
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About these data
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3.1 x 1014 joules (85.3 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 73417 tons of TNT or 4.6 atomic bombs!) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Heredia, Costa Rica (HDC/G network) | Show on map | Station Info
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Earthquake statistics

Number of recent quakes in Costa Rica by magnitude

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Mag
 
Number of quakes (12 in total as 100%)
7+
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
1 quake
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (8.33%)
3+
5 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (41.67%)
2+
6 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (50%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (101 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
9 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (8.91%)
3+
31 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (30.69%)
2+
57 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (56.44%)
below M2
4 quakes
(3.96%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (361 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
23 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (6.37%)
3+
116 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (32.13%)
2+
216 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (59.83%)
below M2
6 quakes
(1.66%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (1,050 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (0.19%)
4+
58 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (5.52%)
3+
399 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (38%)
2+
577 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (54.95%)
below M2
14 quakes
(1.33%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (4,078 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
1 quake
betw. Mag 6 - 7 (0.02%)
5+
12 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (0.29%)
4+
244 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (5.98%)
3+
1,576 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (38.65%)
2+
2,185 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (53.58%)
below M2
60 quakes
(1.47%)
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Costa Rica Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Costa Rica?

The last earthquake in Costa Rica occurred 5 hours ago: Weak mag. 2.4 earthquake - 153 km west of Managua, Nicaragua, on Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 03:48 am (GMT -6).

How many quakes were there in Costa Rica since 2023?

Since 2023, Costa Rica was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 6.3, 11 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, 225 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 1443 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 1973 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 58 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Costa Rica since 2023?

The strongest earthquake in Costa Rica since 2023 occurred 34 weeks ago: Very strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 95 km south of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama, on Tuesday, Apr 4, 2023 05:18 pm (Panama time).

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