M4.7 Depth: 75.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Off Coast of Costa Rica

UTC time: 2025-03-03 11:02:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2025 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Off Coast of Costa Rica. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

75.9 km

UTC time

2025-03-03 11:02:05 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usp

Coordinates

10.70027, -86.41980

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75.9 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

Orosi

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Zapatera

Distance: 132 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
Miravalles

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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