Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 97 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 02:45 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 9:26 PM (EST) 1 km NNE of Tonosí, 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 · 7.42°, -80.43° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 9:26 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 02:26
Coordinates: 7.418, -80.435

Updates

M 5.1 - 1 km NNE of Tonosí, PanamaOct 10, 2026, 02:45 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 17, 2026, 00:53 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.