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M3.3 Earthquake near Limones, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-10-22 15:05:16 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Limones, Chiriquí (Panama) on October 22, 2026 at 15:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
5b7d3ecc5f5472ded87fc1a37b77b378e3edabde
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 15:05:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Limones
County
Barú
Village
Limones
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.02910, -82.87610
Temperature
28.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Irazu
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 270 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas Activity reported
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

Chiriquí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 59 Catalogue entries

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