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M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 04:00:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chiriquí (Panama) on May 18, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 04:00:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Chiriquí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.75100, -82.28080
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than 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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  • Platanar
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