Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 44.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Costa Rica
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M4.8 Earthquake near Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Costa Rica (Costa Rica) on October 23, 2025 at 03:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
0654f47f67d2dd7676bf9640aff3d667265c4c5a
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 03:43:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
9.13000,
-83.78000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
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