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, 127 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 27, 2026 earthquake near Río Grande, Panama?
The earthquake occurred near Río Grande, Panama at 7.706° N, 81.584° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was David, about 124 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Río Grande, 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 Río Grande, Panama?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.