Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Chiriquí
Country overviewPanama
M4.6 Earthquake near South of Panama (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On December 3, 2025 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near South of Panama (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Poas Activity reported
Chiriquí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 59 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Panama
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