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M3.0 Depth: 105.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 17:41:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 17:41:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
La Virgen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.29450, -84.05620
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — deeper than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 18 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
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  • Irazu
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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