Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Veraguas · Veraguas
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M4.2 Earthquake near Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On November 13, 2026 at 08:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Veraguas (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 INETER/CATAC. Panama: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (11.9 km)
Regional average: 11.9 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
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Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Panama
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