M2.5 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Divalá, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 15:25:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Divalá, Chiriquí (Panama) on July 25, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-25 15:25:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Divalá

County

Alanje

Village

Divalá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.44310, -82.68560

Temperature

29.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — deeper than the regional average (20.8 km)

Regional average: 20.8 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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