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M4.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Cañita, Panamá Province (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 02:28:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Cañita, Panamá Province (Panama) on July 19, 2026 at 02:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 02:28:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Panamá Province
City
Cañita
County
Chepo
Village
Cañita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.36240, -78.93240
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (20.7 km)
Regional average: 20.7 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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    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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