M3.2 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Teribe, Naso Tjër Di (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 03:02:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Teribe, Naso Tjër Di (Panama) on March 28, 2026 at 03:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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
M3.2
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 03:02:14 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.43030, -82.90240
Temperature
22.2°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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