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M3.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 17:04:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Costa Rica) on April 23, 2025 at 17:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 17:04:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.52200, -82.86300
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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

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