M2.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Teribe, Naso Tjër Di (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 12:34:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Teribe, Naso Tjër Di (Panama) on January 30, 2026 at 12:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 12:34:07 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.35260, -82.89010
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 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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