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M2.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Plaza Caisán, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 20:51:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Plaza Caisán, Chiriquí (Panama) on January 20, 2026 at 20:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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.

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