Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veraguas · Veraguas
Country overviewPanama · Veraguas
M3.5 Earthquake near Veraguas (Panama)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Veraguas (Panama). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 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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Poas Activity reported
Panama
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 129 Catalogue entries
Of 128 other entries for this area and period, 71 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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