Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Veraguas
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M3.9 Earthquake near Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Veraguas (Panama). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (14.2 km)
Regional average: 14.2 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
693
Country (24h)
Panama
95
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