Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 37.0 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
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on November 18, 2025 at 23:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
Details
ID
5dffc9ccf6347c46e4091a8682fd56eb71812ba4
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 23:45:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.79860,
-84.09860
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — deeper 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2