San José, Costa Rica · within 250 km
Earthquakes near San José
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of San José; the largest was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 44 km SSE of Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica on 10 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 6
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded within 250 km of San José in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0mww | 44 km SSE of Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica | |
| 4.7mb | 11 km NE of Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí Province, Panama | |
| 4.6mb | 29 km S of Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica | |
| 4.2mb | 19 km WSW of Guápiles, Limón Province, Costa Rica | |
| 3.9mb | 20 km NE of Golfito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica | |
| 3.6ml | 16 km S of Boquete, Chiriquí Province, Panama |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of San José.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of San José?
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of San José, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of San José?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 44 km SSE of Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica on 10 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of San José since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on 5 Sep 2012 (11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes within 250 km of San José?
83% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded within 250 km of San José in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Costa Rica?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.