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M3.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Guabito, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 16:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Guabito, Bocas del Toro (Panama) on February 18, 2026 at 16:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 16:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Bocas del Toro
City
Guabito
County
Changuinola
Village
Guabito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.46490, -82.64010
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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