Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on May 30, 2025 at 19:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
8275d08259740c65719106171856c56dd794cdff
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 19:32:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.58000,
-86.13000
Temperature
31.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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