earthquakes in costa rica

Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding and living with earthquakes in Costa Rica, helping expats feel more secure.

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) reported an earthquake that was strong and extensive but without material damage.  There was a first tremor of 5.5 degrees followed by one of 4…

Most of us felt a tremor that originated in Jaco, Costa Rica, on August 24, being that it resonated throughout the country. This was the second earthquake of a magnitude…

Much of northern Guanacaste and even parts of the Greater Metropolitan Area shook last night when a 5.5-degree tremor occured. The event was registered by the Seismological network at 6:09,…

Repeating earthquakes are events that occur in the same location, at different times, generating highly identical seismic fingerprints. Since their recurrence time ranges from hours or days to several years…

Scientists warn that seismic swarms may unleash earthquakes of up to 6° in the center of Costa Rica. There are 19 seismic areas in the Central Valley. There is a…

Costa Rica News – (April 28th Radio Show) – Overseas Radio Has Teamed up With The Costa Rican Times to provide multiple modes of information sharing for local and foreign expats…