Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 83 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 16:11 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 10, 2026, 8:46 AM (EST) 12 km NE of La Tronosa, 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 · 7.52°, -80.52° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 10, 2026, 8:46 AM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 13:46
Coordinates: 7.519, -80.516

Updates

M 4.8 - 12 km NE of La Tronosa, PanamaOct 10, 2026, 16:11 UTC

Nearby cities

Santiago de Veraguas · 83 km
Penonomé · 113 km
La Chorrera · 171 km
Veracruz · 182 km
Arraiján · 185 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 17, 2026, 03:47 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.