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M4.8 Depth: 20.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-06-07 04:06:34 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 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-07 04:06:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Sierpe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.74210, -83.34790
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.6 km
Shallow
20.6 km
20.6 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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