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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 8 km E of Parrita, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 10:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 8 km E of Parrita, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) on July 18, 2025 at 10:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 10:34:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Parrita
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.51930, -84.24440
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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