M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Tonosí, Los Santos (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 18:14:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Tonosí, Los Santos (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 18:14:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Los Santos

City

Tonosí

County

Tonosí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.36740, -80.63430

Temperature

27.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than 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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