Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 65 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 01:54 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 8:35 PM (EST) 10 km S of Río Grande, 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 · 7.63°, -81.32° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 8:35 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 01:35
Coordinates: 7.627, -81.324

Updates

M 4.6 - 10 km S of Río Grande, PanamaOct 10, 2026, 01:54 UTC

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