2003 Puerto Armuelles earthquake

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2003 Puerto Armuelles earthquake
2003 Puerto Armuelles earthquake is located in Central America
2003 Puerto Armuelles earthquake
Date December 25, 2003
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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