M2.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Finca 51, Bocas del Toro (Panama)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 10:34:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 10:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Finca 51, Bocas del Toro (Panama). With a focal depth of about 20 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

M2.8

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-30 10:34:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Panama

State

Bocas del Toro

City

Finca 51

County

Changuinola

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.49400, -82.54810

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — close to 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

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