M4.0 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 03:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on December 30, 2025 at 03:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 03:14:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.44800, -84.25900

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — close to the regional average (27.1 km)

Regional average: 27.1 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

Irazu

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Poas

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
Arenal

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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Stats (last 24h)

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