M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 04:34:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado, Chiriquí (Panama) on May 31, 2026 at 04:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-31 04:34:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado

County

Barú

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.37160, -82.94140

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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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