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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-06-07 04:06:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 7, 2025 at 04:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Costa Rica (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-07 04:06:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
gfz
Coordinates
8.63000, -83.29000
Temperature
26.0°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
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  • Poas
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  • Platanar
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