Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 53 km from Changuinola, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:31 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 22, 2026, 4:16 AM (EST) 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, 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 · 9.10°, -82.17° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 22, 2026, 4:16 AM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-22 09:16
Coordinates: 9.099, -82.171

Updates

M 4.4 - 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, PanamaOct 27, 2026, 11:31 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 29, 2026, 07:06 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.