Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Los Santos · La Tronoza
Country overviewPanama · Los Santos
M3.6 Earthquake near La Tronoza, Los Santos (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On August 1, 2026 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near La Tronoza, Los Santos (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b0e44d9fa1e4bfb67200518ac5f1524bfda0c5af
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 06:31:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
La Tronoza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.42430,
-80.59570
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Panama
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 128 Catalogue entries
Of 127 other entries for this area and period, 60 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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