M4.3 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near PANAMA (Panama)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 07:38:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near PANAMA (Panama). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-18 07:38:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

City

Guna Yala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.36400, -79.04390

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 km — deeper than the regional average (19.9 km)

Regional average: 19.9 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

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Baru

Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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