M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near PANAMA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 07:51:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 07:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near PANAMA. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 07:51:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.66530, -81.25630
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

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