Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiriquí · Chiriquí
Country overviewPanama · Chiriquí
M2.7 Earthquake near Chiriquí (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Chiriquí (Panama). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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
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Poas Activity reported
Chiriquí
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 103 Catalogue entries
Of 102 other entries for this area and period, 77 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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