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M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Santa Marta, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 11:55:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Santa Marta, Chiriquí (Panama) on July 16, 2026 at 11:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 11:55:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Santa Marta
County
Bugaba
Village
Santa Marta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.50630, -82.69160
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

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