Earthquakes in Costa Rica — July 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Costa Rica during July 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 19 km.
The month's largest event in Costa Rica was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Parrita, Costa Rica on 06 July 2025 at 19:59 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Costa Rica monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 2 recorded the previous month.
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 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Parrita, Costa Rica on 06 July at 44 km; M4.6 near Tamarindo, Costa Rica on 13 July at 10 km; M4.4 near Liberia, Costa Rica on 26 July at 10 km.
That is 38% above the 3 events Costa Rica averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Costa Rica, July 2025
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Parrita, Costa Rica | 44.2 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Liberia, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Parrita, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Costa Rica in July 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Costa Rica during July 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Costa Rica in July 2025?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Parrita, Costa Rica on 06 July 2025.
Other months in Costa Rica
Magnitudes for July 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.