2002 Burica earthquake
Earthquake affecting Panama and Costa Rica / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2002 Burica earthquake occurred on July 30 at 19:16:48 local time off the coast of Panama. It had a magnitude of Mw 6.5.[5] The epicenter was located off the southeastern coast of Burica Peninsula, close to the Costa Rica–Panama border. Some homes collapsed and at least 11 people were reported injured, both in Panama and in Costa Rica. The strongest intensity reached VII (Very strong) in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It was felt with III (Weak) to IV (Light) around San Jose, Costa Rica. Shops in the center of Puerto Armuelles suffered from loss such as fallen merchandise and broken window glass. This earthquake occurred along the Panama Fracture Zone.[6]
UTC time | 2002-07-31 00:16:48 |
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ISC event | 3232876 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | July 30, 2002 (2002-07-30) |
Local time | 19:16:48 |
Magnitude | 6.5 Mw [1] |
Depth | 22.5 km (14.0 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 7.91°N 82.75°W / 7.91; -82.75 [1] |
Type | Strike-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Panama, Costa Rica |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[3] |
Aftershocks | 6.0 Mw Aug 7 at 23:59 UTC [4] |
Casualties | 11–15 injured [2][3] |