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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Río Sereno, Chiriquí (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 13:38:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Río Sereno, Chiriquí (Panama) on May 5, 2026 at 13:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 13:38:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Panama
State
Chiriquí
City
Río Sereno
County
Renacimiento
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84470, -82.84320
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.8 km)
Regional average: 19.8 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

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