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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near PANAMA (Panama)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 07:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 13, 2025 at 07:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near PANAMA (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-13 07:16:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
City
Los Santos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.40930, -80.65170
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

  • Baru
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 485 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica

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