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M3.1 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 22:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 22:11:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Pijije
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.51000, -85.37900
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper 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

  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 36 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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