Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 68 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 12:21 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 5:51 PM (EST) 6 km SE of Pitaloza Arriba, 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 · 7.60°, -80.63° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 5:51 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 22:51
Coordinates: 7.597, -80.627

Updates

M 4.3 - 6 km SE of Pitaloza Arriba, PanamaOct 21, 2026, 12:21 UTC
M 4.3 - 6 km SE of Pitaloza Arriba, PanamaOct 20, 2026, 23:15 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 27, 2026, 22:50 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.