M5.4 earthquake: Burica, Panama
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Burica, Panama on October 20, 2026. It was recorded at 12:05 PM EST at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.4
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:05:48 PM
October 20, 2026
Local time
12:05 PM
October 20, 2026 · EST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 235 km from David.
- David · 235 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, 185 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on May 8, 1990.
- M6.5Punta de Burica, Panama · 127 km SSE · 9.6 kmUSGS
- M6.5Punta de Burica, Panama · 256 km S · 18 kmUSGS
- M6.5Punta de Burica, Panama · 236 km S · 8.0 kmUSGS
- M6.3Arenas, Panama · 278 km SW · 7.0 kmUSGS
- M6.3Punta de Burica, Panama · 245 km S · 10 kmUSGS
- M6.3Río Grande, Panama · 136 km SSW · 19 kmUSGS
- M6.3Punta de Burica, Panama · 259 km S · 9.0 kmUSGS
- M6.2Burica, Panama · 206 km S · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 20, 2026 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The earthquake occurred near Burica, Panama at 6.323° N, 82.569° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was David, about 235 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Burica, Panama?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.4 (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 Burica, Panama?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.