Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
COSTA RICA
M3.1 Earthquake near COSTA RICA
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About this earthquake
On February 25, 2026 at 07:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA. 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b76e097345952ee6c00b2b57dcb3d3b09b40ae54
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 07:30:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.27740,
-83.98660
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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