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M2.8 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Silencio, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 04:15:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 04:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near El Silencio, Bocas del Toro (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 04:15:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Bocas del Toro
City
El Silencio
County
Changuinola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.40690, -82.60390
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — close to 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

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  • Poas
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
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