Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ngäbe-Buglé
Country overviewPanama
M3.0 Earthquake near PANAMA (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2025 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near PANAMA (Panama). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
ID
7bec3b4781ae2dcd3ba02bdca0209727c244115a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 07:43:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.88650,
-81.83600
Temperature
23.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
591
Country (24h)
Panama
17
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