M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTH OF PANAMA

UTC time: 2025-08-10 12:47:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2025 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF PANAMA. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 12:47:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.47890, -82.95650
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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