Country profile
Located on the Cocos-Caribbean plate boundary.
Last 30 days
5
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
2
Max magnitude
M4.4
M4+
5
Seismic risk
High
Major cities
1
Yes — frequently
Costa Rica experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Located on the Cocos-Caribbean plate boundary. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 5 earthquakes near Costa Rica, the strongest a M4.4.
Seismic zones: Middle America Trench, Cocos Plate. Historical events →
High
seismic risk
5
last 30 days
San José
9.93°, -84.09°
Americas
19 countries
FAQ
Costa Rica experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Located on the Cocos-Caribbean plate boundary. On QuakeGlobe it is rated high seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 5 earthquakes near Costa Rica, the strongest a M4.4.
Costa Rica's seismicity is driven by its position along Middle America Trench, Cocos Plate. Located on the Cocos-Caribbean plate boundary.
Costa Rica is rated high seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Middle America Trench, Cocos Plate). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 5 earthquakes near Costa Rica, the strongest a M4.4.