M4.7 Earthquake 276 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama — February 8, 2021
2021-02-08 21:04:09 UTC (2021-02-08) · approx. 3:04 PM UTC-6 local
On February 8, 2021 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 276 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.5357°, -82.8098°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.8098°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Punta de Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 276 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama on February 8, 2021 at 21:04 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.5357°, -82.8098°, which is 276 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000dfqb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, February 8, 2021). M4.7 Earthquake 276 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama — February 8, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dfqb/