2 km NE of Manaca Norte, PanamaSep 12, 2026, 01:59
Nearby significant earthquake242 km from Alajuela10 km deep27 felt reports
Latest Earthquakes in Alajuela
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Updated: 04:08
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Alajuela
Panama–Costa Rica border regionSep 12, 2026, 02:18
Nearby significant earthquake156 km from Alajuela-10 km deep
NicaraguaSep 11, 2026, 14:06
Nearby significant earthquake78 km from Pizote-203 km deep
Alajuela, Costa Rica Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours9
Past 7 Days10
Past 30 Days12
Past 365 Days111
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
108
6.3
Largest Magnitude
Significant
0
3.2
Most Recent2 HR AGO
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 108Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
108 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Alajuela
How often does Alajuela have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Alajuela can range from tiny local tremors to stronger regional events. The filtered statistics section above helps you judge how often they occur across different time windows.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Alajuela recently?
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What was the largest recent earthquake in Alajuela?
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How far back does the earthquake data go?
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 12, 2026, 04:08 UTC.
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- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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