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M4.9 Depth: 14.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off Coast of Costa Rica

UTC time: 2025-07-28 20:55:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Off Coast of Costa Rica. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 20:55:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
10.82198, -87.22474

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 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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