Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 110 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 06:40 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 10, 2026, 1:18 AM (EST) 10 km SSW of Cañas, 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 · 7.37°, -80.32° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 10, 2026, 1:18 AM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 06:18
Coordinates: 7.366, -80.317

Updates

M 4.9 - 10 km SSW of Cañas, PanamaOct 10, 2026, 06:40 UTC

Nearby cities

Santiago de Veraguas · 110 km
Penonomé · 128 km
La Chorrera · 178 km
Veracruz · 186 km
Arraiján · 190 km

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