M3.3 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Taboga, Panamá Province (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 17:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Taboga, Panamá Province (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-04 17:21:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Panamá Province

City

Taboga

County

Taboga

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.74340, -79.53100

Temperature

29.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower than the regional average (21.4 km)

Regional average: 21.4 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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Baru

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Irazu

Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica

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