Earthquake COSTA RICA (4.2 m) (2025-01-20 14:06:30 UTC)
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on COSTA RICA, at 2025-01-20 14:06:30 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in COSTA RICA
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (m)
4.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250120_0000160
Nearest Places
- Santa Juana / 0.3 km
- Quebrada Las Lajas / 0.5 km
- Quebrada Salto / 1.38 km
- Río Diamante / 1.44 km
- Farallas / 1.44 km
Comment
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Depth: 3.00 km
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Depth: 3.00 km
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Depth: 4.00 km
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Depth: 4.00 km
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Depth: 13.00 km
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Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)