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M2.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 20:50:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí (Panama) on July 5, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 20:50:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Puerto Armuelles
County
Barú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.31160, -82.90880
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Baru
    Distance: 68 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: 213 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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