M3.2 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2025-11-21 13:36:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 13:36:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.80000, -86.88000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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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  • Orosi
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 155 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 157 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
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