Earthquake report · M 4.7

M4.7 earthquake 72 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 13, 2026, 03:02 UTC

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 9:48 PM (EST) 9 km SSE 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 · 7.58°, -80.59° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 9:48 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-13 02:48
Coordinates: 7.582, -80.589

Updates

M 4.7 - 9 km SSE of La Mesa, PanamaOct 13, 2026, 03:02 UTC

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Santiago de Veraguas · 72 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 20, 2026, 02:07 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.