M2.8
Depth:
19.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Chiriquí (Panama)
About this earthquake
On August 17, 2026 at 08:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Chiriquí (Panama). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Map
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — close to the regional average (21.4 km)
Regional average: 21.4 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
642
Country (24h)
Panama
3