According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Los Asientos, Panama on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 01:50 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, 35 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 Los Asientos, Panama?
The earthquake occurred near Los Asientos, Panama at 7.350° N, 80.118° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Balboa, about 188 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Los Asientos, 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 Los Asientos, Panama?
Since this earthquake, 26 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.4.