M5.0 earthquake: south of Panama
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near south of Panama on October 4, 2026. It was recorded at 02:06 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:06:10 PM
October 4, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 355 km from David.
- David · 355 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 205 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on May 5, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 4, 2026 earthquake near south of Panama?
The earthquake occurred near south of Panama at 5.251° N, 82.691° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was David, about 355 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near south of Panama?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near south of Panama?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.