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M3.3 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 17:14:49 UTC Local time: —

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 M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 17:14:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Cañas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.41000, -85.10000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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

  • Tenorio
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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