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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2025-11-18 22:45:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on November 18, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 22:45:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.66080, -84.23640
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Irazu
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Baru
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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