Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
COSTA RICA
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M3.2 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on October 7, 2025 at 12:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
0ec1375301dc78ed4bd7b5f5e6811f8b350234dd
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 12:10:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.59140,
-84.57610
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than 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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