M3.5 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 06:18:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 06:18:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.05830, -82.60050
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper than the regional average (20.7 km)
Regional average: 20.7 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: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 284 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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