M3.5 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 00:56:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on October 25, 2025 at 00:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 00:56:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.76000, -83.03300
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — close to the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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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