M4.9 Earthquake 42 km SSE of Boca Chica, Panama — December 24, 2021
2021-12-24 21:58:19 UTC (2021-12-24) · approx. 4:58 PM UTC-5 local
On December 24, 2021 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 42 km SSE of Boca Chica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.8550°, -82.1104°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.1104°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Boca Chica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 42 km SSE of Boca Chica, Panama on December 24, 2021 at 21:58 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 7.8550°, -82.1104°, which is 42 km SSE of Boca Chica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000g9k1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 24, 2021). M4.9 Earthquake 42 km SSE of Boca Chica, Panama — December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000g9k1/