M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Quebrada de Piedra, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 08:40:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Quebrada de Piedra, Chiriquí (Panama) on June 28, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-28 08:40:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Chiriquí

City

Quebrada de Piedra

County

Tolé

Village

Quebrada de Piedra

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.02140, -81.67120

Temperature

24.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.8 km)

Regional average: 19.8 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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