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M2.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 04:11:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on July 3, 2025 at 04:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 04:11:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Alajuela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.30000, -84.20000
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Platanar
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  • Barva
    Distance: 21 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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