5.1

M5.1 Earthquake south of PanamaJune 29, 2025

2025-06-29 05:46:35 UTC (2025-06-29) · approx. 11:46 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM5.1(mww)
Time05:46 UTC11:46 PM UTC-6
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates3.864°, -82.634°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 29, 2025 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck south of Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 3.8640°, -82.6341°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 3.86°, -82.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.1 mww
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
3.8640°N
-82.6341°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q9h4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
400
Stations Used
74
Azimuthal Gap
144.0°
Min Station Distance
4.564°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-04 20:40:01 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake south of Panama?

The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck south of Panama on June 29, 2025 at 05:46 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 3.8640°, -82.6341°, which is south of Panama.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q9h4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 29, 2025). M5.1 Earthquake south of PanamaJune 29, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q9h4/