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M3.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near PANAMA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 12:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 12:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near PANAMA. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 12:11:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.32600, -82.01550
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
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  • Poas
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
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    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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