M4.6 Earthquake 59 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama — September 2, 2020
2020-09-02 18:49:39 UTC (2020-09-02) · approx. 1:49 PM UTC-5 local
On September 2, 2020 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 59 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama, at a depth of 22.9 km and coordinates 7.7219°, -82.4221°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.4221°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Boca Chica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 59 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama on September 2, 2020 at 18:49 UTC had a depth of 22.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.7219°, -82.4221°, which is 59 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000bgra). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 2, 2020). M4.6 Earthquake 59 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama — September 2, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000bgra/