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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Bahía Azul, Ngäbe-Buglé (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 21:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Bahía Azul, Ngäbe-Buglé (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 21:20:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Ngäbe-Buglé
City
Bahía Azul
County
Kusapín
Village
Bahía Azul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.11430, -81.88210
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

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