Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Provincia de Panamá · Comarca Guna de Madungandí
Country overviewPanama · Provincia de Panamá
M4.0 Earthquake near Comarca Guna de Madungandí, Provincia de Panamá (Panama)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Comarca Guna de Madungandí, Provincia de Panamá (Panama) on April 8, 2026 at 07:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Panama: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
ID
e9098b03380455deda7a38096c918d316782f651
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 07:00:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.35780,
-78.52950
Temperature
25.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 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
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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