Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 93 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 23:38 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 6:10 PM (EST) 8 km ESE 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 · 7.40°, -80.53° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 6:10 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 23:10
Coordinates: 7.396, -80.528

Updates

M 5.0 - 8 km ESE of La Tronosa, PanamaOct 9, 2026, 23:38 UTC

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Santiago de Veraguas · 93 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 22:56 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.