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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 07:54:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF PANAMA on May 1, 2026 at 07:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 07:54:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.17270, -82.49490
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Irazu
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 374 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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