Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiriquí
Country overviewPanama
M4.2 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA (Panama)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF PANAMA (Panama) on December 3, 2025 at 04:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Poas Activity reported
Chiriquí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 59 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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