Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Los Santos · Tonosí
Country overviewPanama · Los Santos
M3.6 Earthquake near Tonosí, Los Santos (Panama)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Tonosí, Los Santos (Panama) on September 24, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
91610e6d3d7642d72ecb147832b0a4f7cfe57e78
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 23:17:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.42370,
-80.68250
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (20 km)
Regional average: 20 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 128 Catalogue entries
Of 127 other entries for this area and period, 60 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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