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M2.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NORTH OF PANAMA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 05:35:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NORTH OF PANAMA. With a focal depth of about 17 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
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 05:35:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.04340, -82.91330
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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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