Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Canas
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Canas, Guanacaste Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 99 km (62 mi) W of Canas, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year5
- Last 5 years28
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Canas
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Canas in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 1.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Canas
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 16 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 34 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Canas, answered
Was there an earthquake in Canas today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Canas in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Canas?
Over the last five years there were 28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Canas, an average of 5.6 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Canas in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Apr 17, 2024, 21:21 UTC, 82 km (51 mi) NNW of Canas, at a depth of 154 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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