M5.2 Earthquake 291 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama — July 7, 2020
2020-07-07 20:32:26 UTC (2020-07-07) · approx. 2:32 PM UTC-6 local
On July 7, 2020 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 291 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.3976°, -82.7166°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.7166°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Punta de Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 291 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama on July 7, 2020 at 20:32 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.3976°, -82.7166°, which is 291 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ajnd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, July 7, 2020). M5.2 Earthquake 291 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama — July 7, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ajnd/