Earthquakes in Costa Rica — November 2025
9 earthquakes were recorded in Costa Rica during November 2025, an average of 0.3 per day.
9 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 43 km.
The month's largest event in Costa Rica was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Quepos, Costa Rica on 18 November 2025 at 22:36 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 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 5 recorded the previous month.
89% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 11% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 7 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 20 November, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.4 near Quepos, Costa Rica on 18 November at 10 km; M5.1 near Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica on 22 November at 8 km; M4.7 near Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica on 17 November at 10 km.
That is 210% above the 3 events Costa Rica averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Costa Rica, November 2025
9 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Quepos, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 8.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.5 | San José, Costa Rica | 222.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Quepos, Costa Rica | 39.9 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Buenos Aires, Costa Rica | 65.4 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 14.4 | Costa Rica | View details View | |
| 4.4 | San Vito, Costa Rica | 10.0 | Costa Rica | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Costa Rica in November 2025?
9 earthquakes were recorded in Costa Rica during November 2025, of which 9 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Costa Rica in November 2025?
A magnitude 5.4 event near Quepos, Costa Rica on 18 November 2025.
Other months in Costa Rica
Magnitudes for November 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.