M4.8 Earthquake 231 km S of Burica, Panama — June 28, 2024
2024-06-28 22:01:56 UTC (2024-06-28) · approx. 4:01 PM UTC-6 local
On June 28, 2024 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 231 km S of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.9482°, -82.6481°. This earthquake was detected by 124 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.6481°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 231 km S of Burica, Panama on June 28, 2024 at 22:01 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 5.9482°, -82.6481°, which is 231 km S of Burica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n91g). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 28, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 231 km S of Burica, Panama — June 28, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n91g/