Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 1.0 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 November 22, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
Details
ID
4ceadc815c457d1e6d13ed88562cdcec35932268
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 22:05:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.75970,
-84.09970
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2