Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Veraguas
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M3.3 Earthquake near Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Veraguas (Panama) on October 12, 2026 at 07:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: 106 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
Panama
106
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