Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cañas
Country overviewCosta Rica
M3.3 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
2115ec6e82e31d581c377054926b606b8591e8d7
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 17:14:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.41000,
-85.10000
Temperature
29.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
619
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2