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M3.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Panama)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 12:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION (Panama) on June 6, 2025 at 12:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 12:35:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
City
Chiriquí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.20800, -82.78600
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Baru
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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