M4.5 Earthquake 40 km S of Pedasí, Panama — June 30, 2022
2022-06-30 19:38:54 UTC (2022-06-30) · approx. 2:38 PM UTC-5 local
On June 30, 2022 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km S of Pedasí, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.1652°, -80.0239°. This earthquake was detected by 31 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.
Earthquake Details
-80.0239°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Pedasí, Panama?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 40 km S of Pedasí, Panama on June 30, 2022 at 19:38 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 7.1652°, -80.0239°, which is 40 km S of Pedasí, Panama.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000i01v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 30, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake 40 km S of Pedasí, Panama — June 30, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000i01v/