M2.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Palo Grande, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 15:53:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Palo Grande, Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-04 15:53:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Palo Grande

County

Alanje

Village

Palo Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.31080, -82.60800

Temperature

29.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (21.1 km)

Regional average: 21.1 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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