M2.5
Depth:
25.0 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Baco, Chiriquí (Panama)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Baco, Chiriquí (Panama) on July 22, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper than the regional average (20.8 km)
Regional average: 20.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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