Earthquakes in Costa Rica

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.0

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 9.75°, -83.75°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Costa Rica

Over the past 30 days, Costa Rica has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 3 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 101 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 27.2 km to 164.1 km. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.0 event near 10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica at 65.5 km depth, which drew 95 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.4 near 21 km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica, trails by 0.6 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near 6 km WNW of Tejar, Costa Rica.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
3 days ago 2026-07-03 04:18:06 UTC	4.2mb	6 km WNW of Tejar, Costa Rica 9.759°, -84.285°	56.9 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 6 km WNW of Tejar, Costa Rica with origin time 04:18 UTC on July 3, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 56.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 9.759°, -84.285°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
4 days ago 2026-07-01 13:41:16 UTC	4.4mb	21 km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica 8.736°, -83.260°	27.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 21 km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica on July 1, 2026 at 13:41 UTC. At just 27.2 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 8.736°N, -83.260°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-10 2026-06-10 03:01:35 UTC	5.0mb	10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica 10.588°, -85.714°	65.5 km	95	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 10, 2026 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica. Of every earthquake currently listed for Costa Rica, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Costa Rica over the past 30 days. 95 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 65.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 10.588°, -85.714°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-09 2026-06-09 16:06:30 UTC	4.1mb	9 km W of Cárdenas, Nicaragua 11.197°, -85.596°	164.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 9, 2026, Costa Rica registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 9 km W of Cárdenas, Nicaragua at 16:06 UTC. At 164.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 11.197°, -85.596°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days4

2026 (M2.5+)33

Largest (30 Days)

M5.0

10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica

2026-06-10

Largest in 2026

M5.7

72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica

2026-04-15

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica sits where the Cocos Plate subducts beneath the Caribbean Plate, causing frequent earthquakes along the Pacific coast.

Costa Rica Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Costa Rica has recorded 33 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Costa Rica in 2026 was a magnitude 5.7 event near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Seismic Activity in Costa Rica

Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Costa Rica?

In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Costa Rica region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Costa Rica?

The largest recent earthquake in the Costa Rica area was a magnitude 5.0 event that occurred 10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Costa Rica?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.