Earthquake Risk in San Jose, Costa Rica
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Key Risk Factors
- Extensive history of significant events in this area
- Active in the last 12 months (18 events)
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.2 - 6km ENE of Cot, Costa Rica (2016-12-01)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How San Jose Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near San Jose
Earthquake - 5.2 - 6km ENE of Cot, Costa Rica
November 30, 2016 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
6.1 - Costa Rica
January 7, 2009 — WATCH
Impact data not available
6.0 - Costa Rica
May 12, 2011 — WATCH
Impact data not available
6.4 Earthquake — 17 km SSE of Tejar, Costa Rica
November 19, 2004 — WARNING
Impact data not available
5.9 - Costa Rica
October 8, 2010 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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How this data is built
San Jose, Costa Rica earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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