M4.5 Earthquake 17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica — November 21, 2025
2025-11-21 19:47:06 UTC (2025-11-21) · approx. 1:47 PM UTC-6 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On November 21, 2025 at 19:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica, at a depth of 45.0 km and coordinates 9.2728°, -84.1423°. This earthquake was detected by 79 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-84.1423°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Quepos, Costa Rica?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica on November 21, 2025 at 19:47 UTC had a depth of 45.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 9.2728°, -84.1423°, which is 17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rppd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 21, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica — November 21, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rppd/