Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Herrera · La Pitaloza
Country overviewPanama · Herrera
M3.6 Earthquake near La Pitaloza, Herrera (Panama)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near La Pitaloza, Herrera (Panama) on November 5, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. 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 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
3aa8f141b81cc5e21e8a9155903923a1dae4399c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-05 02:39:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
La Pitaloza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.63180,
-80.68960
Temperature
21.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (11.9 km)
Regional average: 11.9 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
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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