A magnitude 6.7 earthquake was recorded South of Panama on 10-20-2022. Based on the information provided, a) Describe the FOCUS and b) the EPICENTER of the Earthquake. c). Explain whether this earthquake would be considered a SHALLOW or DEEP.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake was recorded South of Panama on 10-20-2022. Based on the information provided, a) Describe the FOCUS and b) the EPICENTER of the Earthquake. c). Explain whether this earthquake would be considered a SHALLOW or DEEP.
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake was recorded South of Panama on 10-20-2022. Based on the information provided, a) Describe the FOCUS and b) the EPICENTER of the Earthquake. c). Explain whether this earthquake would be considered a SHALLOW or DEEP. d). Which major tectonic plate is nearest this earthquake? e) Determine the energy release in ergs and f) in Joules.
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