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M2.6 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 08:07:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado, Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 08:07:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado
County
Barú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.40730, -82.91490
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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

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