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M3.4 Depth: 300.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Manuel E. Amador Terrero, Veraguas (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 20:18:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Manuel E. Amador Terrero, Veraguas (Panama) on February 1, 2026 at 20:18 UTC. At roughly 300 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 300 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 300 km
Deep
300 km
300 km — deeper than the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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