Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
COSTA RICA
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M3.9 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on October 23, 2025 at 22:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
fd356960d821294b5ef826be039cb9765f2cde8f
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 22:04:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.66250,
-84.86280
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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