M2.5 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Manáca, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 18:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Manáca, Chiriquí (Panama) on June 16, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-16 18:45:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Manáca

County

Barú

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.34900, -82.82350

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 km — deeper than the regional average (19.9 km)

Regional average: 19.9 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

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