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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.

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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