Earthquake report · M 4.7

M4.7 earthquake 73 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 02:24 UTC

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 12:09 AM (EST) 10 km S of La Mesa, 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 · 7.57°, -80.60° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 12:09 AM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-14 05:09
Coordinates: 7.566, -80.602

Updates

M 4.7 - 10 km S of La Mesa, PanamaOct 15, 2026, 02:24 UTC

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Santiago de Veraguas · 73 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 21, 2026, 04:59 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.