Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiriquí
Country overviewPanama
M3.1 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On December 22, 2025 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — deeper than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 59 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Panama
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