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M3.8 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Colón (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 07:10:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Colón (Panama) on February 2, 2026 at 07:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 07:10:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Colón
City
Colón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.75130, -79.44000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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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    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
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    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica

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