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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 34 km NW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 11:24:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 34 km NW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) on May 14, 2025 at 11:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 11:24:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.52890, -86.04750
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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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