M3.3 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 23:38:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado, Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 23:38:53 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.37000, -82.97000
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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