M4.3 Earthquake 203 km SSE of Burica, Panama — July 27, 2026
2026-07-27 02:20:41 UTC (2026-07-27) · approx. 9:20 PM UTC-5 local
On July 27, 2026 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 203 km SSE of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 6.2427°, -82.4545°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred 8 days ago 238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
-82.4545°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 203 km SSE of Burica, Panama on July 27, 2026 at 02:20 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.1 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred earlier 238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t3kq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 27, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 203 km SSE of Burica, Panama — July 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3kq/