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M3.1 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-11-04 06:13:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on November 4, 2025 at 06:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 06:13:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Santa Cruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.22000, -85.62000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 75 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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