Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
Country overviewCosta Rica
M3.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on November 22, 2025 at 19:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
0d590137d072a2bea493a9b5df0600ff0a961b7e
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 19:27:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.77560,
-84.12860
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Costa Rica
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Costa Rica
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2