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Recent Earthquakes in Costa Rica

12 earthquakes today, 90 in the last 7 days, 256 in the last 30 days, most recently 1 hour ago.

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As of 23 October 2026, 12 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Costa Rica in the past 24 hours, 90 in the last 7 days and 256 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.6 event off coast of Costa Rica at 8 km depth on 30 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.

Today
12
Last 7 days
90
Last 30 days
256
Strongest recent
M 5.6
Most recent
1 hour ago
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Costa Rica sits above the Cocos–Caribbean plate subduction zone and is highly seismically active. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Costa Rica - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Costa Rica, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Costa Rica - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Costa Rica

Show the full list of 256 recent earthquakes

Did people in Costa Rica feel recent earthquakes?

No community-felt earthquakes reported in Costa Rica in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.

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Watching Costa Rica from abroad?

Many people reading this page are not in Costa Rica - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.

How strong was it
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Panama-Costa Rica border region on 22/10/2026, 11:38:50 - a light earthquake, usually felt near the epicentre but rarely damaging.
Was it widely felt
No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
What happens next
9 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in Costa Rica since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
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Earthquakes in Costa Rica: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Costa Rica today?

Yes - 12 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Costa Rica in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.7 near Costa Rica. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Costa Rica yesterday?

7 earthquakes were recorded in or near Costa Rica in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Costa Rica this week (last 7 days)?

90 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Costa Rica in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Costa Rica in the last 30 days?

256 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Costa Rica in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.6.

Are there earthquakes in Costa Rica?

Yes. Costa Rica is seismically active - 256 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Costa Rica in the last 30 days. Costa Rica sits above the Cocos–Caribbean plate subduction zone and is highly seismically active.

What was the most recent earthquake in Costa Rica?

The most recent earthquake in Costa Rica was a magnitude 2.7 event near Costa Rica at a depth of 148 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Costa Rica?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Costa Rica feed was magnitude 5.6, located off coast of Costa Rica.

Is Costa Rica in an earthquake zone?

Costa Rica sits above the Cocos–Caribbean plate subduction zone and is highly seismically active.

How many earthquakes does Costa Rica get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Costa Rica's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 256 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Costa Rica sits above the Cocos–Caribbean plate subduction zone and is highly seismically active. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Costa Rica?

Major undersea earthquakes near Costa Rica can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/costa-rica for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Costa Rica.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Costa Rica?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Costa Rica, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Costa Rica?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Costa Rica: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Costa Rica?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Costa Rica on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Costa Rica recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Costa Rica was magnitude 5.6 off coast of Costa Rica. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.