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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near PANAMA (Panama)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 16:47:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near PANAMA (Panama). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 16:47:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
City
Ngäbe-Buglé
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.81070, -81.32240
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 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

  • Baru
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 338 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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