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M3.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 22:04:01 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 22:04:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.66250, -84.86280
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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