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M2.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Palo Grande, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 02:00:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Palo Grande, Chiriquí (Panama) on July 16, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 02:00:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Palo Grande
County
Alanje
Village
Palo Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.34340, -82.61730
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 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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