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Earthquake report · M 6.1

M6.1 earthquake 72 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 6:20 PM (EST) 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama at a depth of 11 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 7.69°, -81.49° ·

Details

Source
usgs
Category
earthquake
Source status
active
Magnitude
6.1
Depth (km)
11
Local time
Oct 12, 2026, 6:20 PM (EST)
UTC time
2026-10-12 23:20
Coordinates
7.690, -81.490

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  1. M 6.1 - 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama

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