Earthquake M 5.0 in the area of Río Grande, Panama, 9 October 2026, 20:42 UTC
Recorded 17 d ago. Updated 13:02.
- Magnitude
- mb 5.0
- Time (UTC)
- 20:42:08
- Depth
- 10 km
- Coordinates
- 7.738 N 81.502 W
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 13:02
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 was recorded at a depth of 10 km, near Río Grande, on 9/10 at 20:42 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
Within 50 km of the epicentre, 16 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 6.6). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 16 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 6.6). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 6.6). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 10 km.
An earthquake of moderate strength like this one is typically felt widely by people nearby, though well-built structures are generally designed to handle shaking of this size. Shallow quakes that occur within the upper part of the Earth's crust often feel stronger at the surface than deeper events of similar strength. Earthquakes like this are frequently followed by smaller aftershocks, as the rock along the fault adjusts to the sudden release of stress. For official guidance and up-to-date information, please refer to Protezione Civile and INGV.
It may contain errors: when in doubt, the source figure prevails.
Estimated intensity and seismic zone
- Estimated intensity near the epicentre
- VII
The estimate is indicative and does not replace official surveys.
Aftershocks in the next 72 hours
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