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M3.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Las Delicias, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 10:42:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Las Delicias, Bocas del Toro (Panama) on July 13, 2026 at 10:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 10:42:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Bocas del Toro
City
Las Delicias
County
Changuinola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.51800, -82.75190
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

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