M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Macaracas, Los Santos (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 00:41:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Macaracas, Los Santos (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-03 00:41:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Los Santos

City

Macaracas

County

Macaracas

Source

gfz

Coordinates

7.57000, -80.57000

Temperature

23.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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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