M4.2 Earthquake 130 km SSE of Burica, Panama — July 17, 2021
2021-07-17 20:55:39 UTC (2021-07-17) · approx. 2:55 PM UTC-6 local
On July 17, 2021 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 130 km SSE of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 6.8750°, -82.6249°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.6249°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 130 km SSE of Burica, Panama on July 17, 2021 at 20:55 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000emzz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 17, 2021). M4.2 Earthquake 130 km SSE of Burica, Panama — July 17, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000emzz/