Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 300.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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M3.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On August 26, 2025 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). At roughly 300 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
5168ffafed7e61619d84269676171b11ac31bf04
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
300.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 14:22:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.91500,
-86.13760
Temperature
29.9°C
Depth profile
Deep
300 km
300 km — deeper than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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