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M4.0 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Comarca Guna de Madungandí, Provincia de Panamá (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 07:00:44 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper 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.

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