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M4.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTH OF PANAMA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 22:50:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NORTH OF PANAMA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 22:50:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.45950, -78.89860
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama

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