Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiriquí · Chiriquí
Country overviewPanama · Chiriquí
M3.7 Earthquake near Chiriquí (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Poas Activity reported
Chiriquí
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 58 Catalogue entries
Of 57 other entries for this area and period, 17 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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