China Earthquake Networks Center reports magnitude-6.0 earthquake in Panama
In short
The China Earthquake Networks Center reported a magnitude-6.0 earthquake in Panama on October 10, according to CLS and Jiemian. Its formal determination placed the quake at 7.50 degrees north, 80.60 degrees west, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
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CLS and Jiemian reported the China Earthquake Networks Center's formal determination of a magnitude-6.0 earthquake in Panama on October 10. The reported occurrence time was 12:14, with coordinates of 7.50 degrees north and 80.60 degrees west and a depth of 10 kilometres. [ 4 , 6 ]
An automatic determination had estimated the quake at approximately magnitude 6.0 near Panama, at 7.53 degrees north and 80.77 degrees west. That report stated that the final result would be subject to the formal bulletin. [ 2 , 5 ]
Why it matters
The formal report supplies the earthquake's magnitude, location and depth. It supersedes an automatic estimate that had placed the epicentre nearby.
Key facts
Confirmed by several sources
- Nothing is confirmed by two independent outlets yet.
Still unclear
- CLS and Jiemian reported the formal magnitude of 6.0 and depth of 10 kilometres. Reported by a single source so far