Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 108 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 01:33 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 7:03 PM (EST) 5 km SW 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 · 7.41°, -80.30° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 7:03 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 00:03
Coordinates: 7.405, -80.296

Updates

M 4.8 - 5 km SW of Cañas, PanamaOct 10, 2026, 01:33 UTC

Nearby cities

Santiago de Veraguas · 108 km
Penonomé · 124 km
La Chorrera · 173 km
Veracruz · 181 km
Arraiján · 185 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 22:56 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.