M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 05:16:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on September 18, 2025 at 05:16 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 05:16:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.51160, -85.87760

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Orosi

Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 69 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Miravalles

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Tenorio

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Arenal

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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Stats (last 24h)

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