According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Leones Arriba, Panama on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 03:41 PM EST at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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From 1990 until this earthquake, 40 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.7 earthquake on October 9, 2026.
M7.7Pitaloza Arriba, Panama · 12 km WSW · 13 kmUSGS
Where was the October 9, 2026 earthquake near Leones Arriba, Panama?
The earthquake occurred near Leones Arriba, Panama at 7.772° N, 81.084° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was David, about 166 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Leones Arriba, Panama?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 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 Leones Arriba, Panama?
Since this earthquake, 32 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M6.1.