Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Colón
Country overviewPanama
M3.5 Earthquake near PANAMA (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2025 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near PANAMA (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — deeper than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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Stats (last 24h)
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597
Country (24h)
Panama
19
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