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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 04:42:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF PANAMA. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 04:42:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.61070, -82.11110
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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  • Poas
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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