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M2.8 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Palmar, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 06:20:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near El Palmar, Chiriquí (Panama) on January 15, 2026 at 06:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 06:20:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
El Palmar
County
Barú
Village
El Palmar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.31220, -83.01150
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — close to 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: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
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    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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