Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Mariato
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M3.0 Earthquake near Mariato, Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 07:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mariato, Veraguas (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 106 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
Panama
106
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