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M3.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2025-07-29 00:11:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on July 29, 2025 at 00:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 00:11:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.17000, -86.42000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

  • Orosi
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 185 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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