M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Los Santos (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 07:55:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Los Santos (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 07:55:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Los Santos

City

Los Santos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.23670, -80.16970

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (21.4 km)

Regional average: 21.4 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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Baru

Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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