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M4.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA (Panama)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 13:04:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 13:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF PANAMA (Panama). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 13:04:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
City
Chiriquí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.37430, -82.36410
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

  • Baru
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Irazu
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 361 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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