M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Los Santos (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 16:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Los Santos (Panama). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 16:34:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Los Santos

City

Los Santos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.26220, -79.86870

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (21.2 km)

Regional average: 21.2 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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Baru

Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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