Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiriquí
Country overviewPanama
M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2025 at 11:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF PANAMA (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.
Details
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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Country (24h)
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