5.9
Earthquake Details: 21 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica
10/22/2025, 3:57:05 AM
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near 21 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica on 10/22/2025 at 3:57:05 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Costa RicaSan JoseSan Isidro de El General (Nearest City)Technical Details
Depth20 km
Significance650
Latitude9.2522
Longitude-84.2408
Event IDus6000ril5
Magnitude5.9
Updated:6/10/2026, 3:17:03 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 10/21/2025, 9:57:05 PM CST
- UTC
- 10/22/2025, 3:57:05 AM UTC
20 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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