M4.6 Earthquake 283 km S of Burica, Panama — May 3, 2022
2022-05-03 08:28:58 UTC (2022-05-03) · approx. 2:28 AM UTC-6 local
On May 3, 2022 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 283 km S of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.4829°, -82.6553°. This earthquake was detected by 79 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-82.6553°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 283 km S of Burica, Panama on May 3, 2022 at 08:28 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 5.4829°, -82.6553°, which is 283 km S of Burica, 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: us7000h6s3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 3, 2022). M4.6 Earthquake 283 km S of Burica, Panama — May 3, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h6s3/