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M3.1 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 13:49:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 13:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 13:49:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
San Vito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84000, -82.98800
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to 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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