M4.3 Depth: 23.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Panamá Province (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 16:46:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Panamá Province (Panama) on August 26, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-26 16:46:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Panamá Province

City

Panamá Province

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.61180, -78.88020

Temperature

29.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — close to the regional average (21.2 km)

Regional average: 21.2 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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Baru

Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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