M5.0 Earthquake 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama — May 25, 2023
2023-05-25 03:14:56 UTC (2023-05-25) · approx. 10:14 PM UTC-5 local
On May 25, 2023 at 03:14 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 8.8411°, -77.0924°. This earthquake was detected by 50 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-77.0924°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Puerto Obaldía, Panama?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama on May 25, 2023 at 03:14 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 8.8411°, -77.0924°, which is 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000k3n8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 25, 2023). M5.0 Earthquake 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama — May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000k3n8/