Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Mariato
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M3.6 Earthquake near Mariato, Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Mariato, Veraguas (Panama) on October 14, 2026 at 06:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Panama: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (13.9 km)
Regional average: 13.9 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
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Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
631
Country (24h)
Panama
67
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