Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
COSTA RICA
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M4.0 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on September 11, 2025 at 05:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
6382a2de8c288c1dc01250b9da7f84cc810cff4e
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 05:48:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.30960,
-84.67790
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 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
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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