2 km NE of Manaca Norte, PanamaSep 12, 2026, 01:59
Nearby significant earthquake198 km from Turrialba10 km deep25 felt reports
Latest Earthquakes in Cartago
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Cartago, Costa Rica.
Updated: 03:11
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Cartago
Panama–Costa Rica border regionSep 12, 2026, 02:18
Nearby significant earthquake100 km from Turrialba-10 km deep
off the coast of Costa RicaSep 11, 2026, 04:44
Nearby significant earthquake127 km from Paraíso-10 km deep
Cartago, Costa Rica Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours7
Past 7 Days8
Past 30 Days10
Past 365 Days96
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
117
6.3
Largest Magnitude
Significant
0
2.8
Most Recent47 MIN AGO
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 117Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
117 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Cartago, Costa Rica.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Cartago
How often does Cartago have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Cartago 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 Cartago recently?
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What was the largest recent earthquake in Cartago?
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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, 03:11 UTC.
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- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- 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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