Earthquake report · M 3.6

M3.6 earthquake 23 km from David, Panama

USGS · updated Sep 1, 2026, 20:23 UTC

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded on Aug 31, 2026, 11:50 PM (EST) 4 km WSW of Caldera, 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 · 8.64°, -82.42° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Aug 31, 2026, 11:50 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-09-01 04:50
Coordinates: 8.635, -82.420

Updates

M 3.6 - 4 km WSW of Caldera, PanamaSep 1, 2026, 20:23 UTC

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David · 23 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.