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M5.1 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.1, near of David (Monde)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 23:07:53 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth: 66.2 km
Source: RESIF

Event of magnitude 5.1, near of David (Monde)

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Event of magnitude 5.1, near of David (Monde) on December 17, 2025 at 23:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

66.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 23:07:53 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

resif

Coordinates

6.45293, -82.53964

Temperature

26.2°C

Depth profile

Shallow

66.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Pedregal214.3 kmN17'427

San José422.8 kmNW335'007

Cali746.7 kmSE2'392'877

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Volcanoes nearby

Baru

Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
Irazu

Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 444 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Poas Activity reported

Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM3.7

M3.52025-12-17 23:23:06 UTC133.6 kmOFF COAST OF COSTA RICA M3.32025-12-20 20:35:56 UTC80.7 kmOFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA M3.72025-12-21 18:10:04 UTC109.2 kmSOUTH OF PANAMA M3.22026-01-13 07:34:04 UTC69.1 kmSOUTH OF PANAMA

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USPM5.410.0 km39.0 km

NNSNM5.610.3 km27.4 km

RESIFM5.166.2 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#18

Earlier events M≥437

Earlier events M≥518

Compared since2025-03-20

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.62025-07-14 17:16:48 UTC43.1 km214 km S of Burica, Panama M6.62025-07-14 17:16:48 UTC46.4 km217 km S of Burica, Panama M6.22025-07-14 17:16:55 UTC34.2 km206 km S of Burica, Panama M6.22025-07-14 17:16:50 UTC45.7 kmSOUTH OF PANAMA M6.22025-07-14 17:16:49 UTC34.3 km206 km S of Burica, Panama

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