M5.8 Depth: 39.5 km

M5.8 Earthquake near Cabuya, Panamá Oeste (Panama)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 23:36:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near Cabuya, Panamá Oeste (Panama) on July 29, 2025 at 23:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

39.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 23:36:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Panamá Oeste

City

Cabuya

County

Chame

Village

Cabuya

Source

usp

Coordinates

8.58967, -79.93542

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39.5 km

39.5 km — deeper than the regional average (19.9 km)

Regional average: 19.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

La Chorrera36.3 kmNE61'232

Panama City64.1 kmNE408'168

Cartagena527.0 kmNE914'552

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Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

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Compared since2025-07-18

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Strongest earlier events

M4.32025-07-18 07:38:21 UTC130.4 kmPANAMA

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