Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on June 3, 2025 at 13:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
41e6faf725f216bf327adc507464791792499af3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-03 13:29:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.94200,
-84.20400
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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