Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On July 12, 2025 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
5557b6574856065504a0645a5731592d2f9d3723
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 21:49:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.95250,
-84.12730
Temperature
26.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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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