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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 11:59:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on August 11, 2025 at 11:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 11:59:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Chirripó
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.61490, -83.54140
Temperature
10.4°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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