M3.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 07:28:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 07:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Chiriquí (Panama). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 07:28:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Chiriquí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.84960, -82.67290

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — close to 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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