M3.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 22:28:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-06 22:28:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.58640, -84.58210

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than 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

Poas

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
Irazu

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Arenal

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica

Historic earthquake map · Costa Rica

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Costa Rica

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

707

Country (24h)