Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Agua Fresca
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M3.8 Earthquake near Agua Fresca, Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Agua Fresca, Veraguas (Panama). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
ID
21723d56cd6464a63d2886d195ec66fa0bc0144c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 16:59:47 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.40420,
-80.82320
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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39
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