Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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M3.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on December 18, 2025 at 17:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
e07b9c4a33ec81df13633d56689b610871a76c38
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 17:40:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.75130,
-84.09540
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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