Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 43.1 km
- Source
- USGS
33 km SSW of Daniel Flores, Costa Rica
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M4.3 Earthquake near 33 km SSW of Daniel Flores, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2025 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 33 km SSW of Daniel Flores, Costa Rica (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 43 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
9d4c87396122dfec1f03676b7677ba4122280948
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
43.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 03:43:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.07790,
-83.82280
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43.1 km
43.1 km — deeper than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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