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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 114 km S of Burica, Panama

UTC time: 2025-03-20 18:14:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 114 km S of Burica, Panama on March 20, 2025 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 18:14:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
7.00730, -82.75540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 378 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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