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M4.8 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 03:43:03 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 03:43:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
gfz
Coordinates
9.13000, -83.78000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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

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