Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Veraguas
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M4.2 Earthquake near Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 05:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Veraguas (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC. Panama: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.9 km)
Regional average: 13.9 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)
Global (24h)
649
Country (24h)
Panama
70
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