M4.5 Earthquake 95 km S of Burica, Panama — May 24, 2023
2023-05-24 18:43:26 UTC (2023-05-24) · approx. 12:43 PM UTC-6 local
On May 24, 2023 at 18:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 95 km S of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.1829°, -82.7122°. This earthquake was detected by 50 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.7122°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 95 km S of Burica, Panama on May 24, 2023 at 18:43 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 7.1829°, -82.7122°, which is 95 km S of Burica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000k3kr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 24, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake 95 km S of Burica, Panama — May 24, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k3kr/