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M3.4 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 07:59:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on November 19, 2025 at 07:59 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 07:59:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.76960, -84.14930
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
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  • Barva
    Distance: 152 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Baru
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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