M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near south of Panama

UTC time: 2026-06-19 19:51:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near south of Panama. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 19:51:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
4.53090, -82.62090
Temperature
28.4°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
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: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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