Back to map
M3.0 Depth: 204.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 01:59:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Costa Rica). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 204 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
204.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 01:59:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Alajuela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.04000, -85.20000
Temperature
24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204 km
Intermediate
204 km
204 km — deeper than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 28 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Arenal
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

Historic earthquake map · Costa Rica

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Costa Rica

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share