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M3.8 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 15:17:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Panama) on January 1, 2026 at 15:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 15:17:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
City
Chiriquí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.30500, -82.97300
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — close to 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: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Irazu
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 238 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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