M2.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 17:06:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 17:06:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Puerto Armuelles

County

Barú

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.31650, -82.90160

Temperature

25.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (19.7 km)

Regional average: 19.7 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: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
Irazu

Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 241 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Poas

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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