Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH OF PANAMA
M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF PANAMA on March 23, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d8825209aed2cc5b25cedc14a11231728b0597d4
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 15:58:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.70270,
-82.86140
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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