Earthquakes in Costa Rica
No events have been recorded in Costa Rica in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Costa Rica sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the belt of subduction zones responsible for roughly 90% of the world's earthquakes.
1 earthquakes have been recorded in Costa Rica in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.3 and the average focal depth 12 km. 1 event reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Costa Rica in this period was a magnitude 4.3 event near Corredor, Costa Rica on 11 January 2025, at a depth of 12 km. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Corredor (1).
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Costa Rica
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Corredor, Costa Rica | 12.3 | Costa Rica | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Costa Rica?
1 earthquakes are recorded in Costa Rica in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 1 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Costa Rica?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.3 event near Corredor, Costa Rica on 11 January 2025.
Is Costa Rica at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Costa Rica shows 1 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Costa Rica by month
Event counts for Costa Rica reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.