M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Chiriquí Grande, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 19:32:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Chiriquí Grande, Bocas del Toro (Panama). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 19:32:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Bocas del Toro

City

Chiriquí Grande

County

Chiriquí Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.92980, -82.04330

Temperature

27.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)

Regional average: 19.6 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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