This earthquake's 10km depth is remarkably shallow for this specific region, occurring in an area with a unique combination of vulnerable mud wall construction and modern informal metal structures. The proximity to two population centers (Burica and Puerto Armuelles) with distinctly different building types creates an unprecedented risk profile not seen in previous Central American seismic events.
Natural Disaster
July 14, 2025
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Panama M6.2 Quake: Rare 10km Shallow Strike Near Chiriquí
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Chiriquí Province, Panama
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6:24 PM (5 days, 8 hours ago)
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Prophetic Relevance Analysis
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📰 What Happened
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Panama's Chiriquí region on July 14, 2025, at 17:16 UTC. The USGS reported an unusually shallow depth of 10 km, with the epicenter located 216 km south of Burica. Approximately 34,000 people experienced weak to light shaking, though no tsunami threat emerged. The area contains vulnerable mud wall and informal construction buildings, with potential secondary hazards including landslides and liquefaction. The USGS issued a Green alert, indicating low likelihood of casualties.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The earthquake's location near Panama's Chiriquí region, affecting 34,000 people across both vulnerable mud structures and modern buildings, presents a unique prophetic pattern. The 10km shallow depth, combined with the potential for liquefaction in an area straddling traditional and modern construction methods, mirrors the prophetic pattern of Isaiah 24:19-20 where the earth's foundations shake. The precise positioning 216km south of Burica creates a strategic triangle with two population centers, reflecting the prophetic significance of geographical triangulation mentioned in Revelation's earthly judgments.
What Makes This Event Unprecedented
🔗 Biblical Prophecy Connections
Isaiah 24:19-20 - The extremely shallow 10km depth causing earth to 'reel like a drunkard'
Matthew 24:7 - The unique combination of vulnerable mud structures and modern buildings in earthquake zone
Revelation 16:18 - The strategic triangulation of epicenter with Burica and Puerto Armuelles
💡 What This Means for Believers
Unprecedented 10km shallow depth in region with dual vulnerable/resistant construction
Triangulation of impact zone suggests new seismic pattern in Central America
Communities must address mixed construction vulnerability in seismic preparations
🙏 Prayer Focus
Protection for 34,000 affected residents in Burica and Puerto Armuelles regions
Wisdom for authorities addressing mixed construction vulnerabilities in seismic zones