Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1444013 |
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Event time | 2025-08-29 19:24:26 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-08-30 01:24:26 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-08-29 20:08:27 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 3.9 |
Depth | 17 km |
Class | Minor |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | Central-America |
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Country | Costa Rica |
Administration area | Puntarenas |
Nearest settlement | Golfito |
Distance | 20 km |
Course | WNW |
Surface type | underground quake |