| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 92.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.323, -78.479 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-01 08:53:57.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Panama on Saturday, July 1, 1978 at 08:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tocumen (Panama - PA), about 102.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.479 and latitude 9.323.
| Location | Panama City |
| Country | Panama (PA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tocumen | 102.7 km |
| Juan Díaz | 110.3 km |
| San Miguelito | 113.1 km |
| Panama City | 120.1 km |
| Chilibre | 126.8 km |
| Arraiján | 134.6 km |
| Cativá | 148.7 km |
| La Chorrera | 151.6 km |
| Colón | 156.1 km |
| Turbo | 236.4 km |
| San Pedro de Urabá | 259.0 km |
| Apartadó | 259.4 km |
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