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M3.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 23:07:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Costa Rica) on August 4, 2025 at 23:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 23:07:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.57450, -85.76560
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 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

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    Distance: 55 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
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  • Miravalles
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Arenal
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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