Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
COSTA RICA
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M3.3 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on September 30, 2025 at 14:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
03305fc74d7cae954ab0553a35da91f46f82fe80
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 14:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.69100,
-84.88600
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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