2003 Puerto Armuelles earthquake
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Date | December 25, 2003 |
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Magnitude | Mw 6.5 |
Depth | 33 km |
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Max. intensity | VIII |
Casualties | 2 |
The 2003 Puerto Armuelles earthquake occurred on December 25, 2003 at 02:11 local time (07:11 UTC).[1] The epicenter was located in Panama, at about 7 km east of Puerto Armuelles, near the Panama-Costa Rica border. The earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 6.5. Two people were reported dead in Puerto Armuelles. There was building damage in Panama and Costa Rica. Power outage lasted for about 4 hours in Puerto Armuelles.[2] The maximal intensity was MM VIII in Finca Naranjo, Costa Rica.[3] The intensity was MM VII in Armuelles, Panama, and MM IV in Limón and the Central Valley, Costa Rica, including San José.[4] This earthquake could also be felt in Panama City.[5]
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