M5.0 earthquake: Río Grande, Panama
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Río Grande, Panama on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 06:27 PM EST at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:27:50 PM
October 12, 2026
Local time
06:27 PM
October 12, 2026 · EST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 137 km from David.
- David · 137 km SE
- Balboa · 238 km SW
- Colón · 241 km SW
- Panama City · 242 km SW
- Limón · 307 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 10 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 10 km | Río Grande, Panama · 27 km W | 24 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Río Grande, Panama · 0 km NE | 8 km | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 10 km | Leones Arriba, Panama · 2 km S | 29 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 10 km | Guarumal, Panama · 8 km SSE | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Zapotillo, Panama · 26 km SSW | 26 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Río Grande, Panama · 14 km WNW | 9 km | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Tebario, Panama · 11 km SSW | 45 km | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 10 km | Río Grande, Panama · 24 km WNW | 19 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Zapotillo, Panama · 24 km SSW | 25 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Río Grande, Panama · 19 km W | 16 km | USGS |
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near Río Grande, Panama?
The earthquake occurred near Río Grande, Panama at 7.782° N, 81.377° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was David, about 137 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Río Grande, 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 Río Grande, Panama?
Since this earthquake, 10 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.