Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 106 km from Penonomé, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 12, 2026, 04:48 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 11, 2026, 9:22 PM (EST) 7 km ENE of Lajamina, Panama at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 7.61°, -80.07° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 11, 2026, 9:22 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 02:22
Coordinates: 7.611, -80.070

Updates

M 4.5 - 7 km ENE of Lajamina, PanamaOct 12, 2026, 04:48 UTC

Nearby cities

Penonomé · 106 km
Santiago de Veraguas · 114 km
La Chorrera · 144 km
Veracruz · 151 km
Arraiján · 155 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 19, 2026, 01:32 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.