M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Cochigro, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 05:25:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Cochigro, Bocas del Toro (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 05:25:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Bocas del Toro

City

Cochigro

County

Changuinola

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.25430, -82.56280

Temperature

22.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — close to the regional average (19.9 km)

Regional average: 19.9 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

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