Back to map
M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Manáca, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 01:17:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 6, 2026 at 01:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Manáca, Chiriquí (Panama). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 01:17:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Manáca
County
Barú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.37790, -82.84350
Temperature
26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

Historic earthquake map · Panama

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Panama

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share