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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 23:40:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 23:40:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
La Fortuna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.61540, -85.14950
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 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

  • Miravalles
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 32 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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