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M3.1 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 15:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on May 23, 2025 at 15:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 15:16:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Parrita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.53700, -84.34600
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 72 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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