Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake · south of Panama

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 01:36 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 8:20 PM (EST) south of 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 · 4.60°, -82.70° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 8:20 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 01:20
Coordinates: 4.598, -82.703

Updates

M 5.0 - south of PanamaOct 21, 2026, 01:36 UTC

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