M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near La Gloria, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 23:20:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near La Gloria, Bocas del Toro (Panama) on May 31, 2026 at 23:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-31 23:20:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Bocas del Toro

City

La Gloria

County

Changuinola

Village

La Gloria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.40250, -82.46910

Temperature

25.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.9 km)

Regional average: 19.9 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

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