Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nicoya
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nicoya, Guanacaste Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 62 km (39 mi) WNW of Nicoya, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year7
- Last 5 years64
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nicoya
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nicoya in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nicoya
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 16 km W of Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 34 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nicoya, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nicoya today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nicoya in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nicoya?
Over the last five years there were 64 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nicoya, an average of 13 a year. 7 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 45% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nicoya in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Oct 12, 2024, 17:43 UTC, 86 km (53 mi) WNW of Nicoya, at a depth of 16 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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