Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On November 19, 2025 at 23:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
fead47531369af38a6339cb59954a1e89d00d0d8
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 23:10:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.73880,
-84.10700
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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