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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Guarumal, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 11:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Guarumal, Chiriquí (Panama) on February 10, 2026 at 11:00 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-10 11:00:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Guarumal
County
Alanje
Village
Guarumal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.29390, -82.56120
Temperature
26.9°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
10 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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