Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 61 km from Santiago de Veraguas, Panama

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 16:46 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 3:20 PM (EST) 19 km SSW of Tebario, 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 · 7.55°, -81.03° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 3:20 PM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 20:20
Coordinates: 7.554, -81.029

Updates

M 4.9 - 19 km SSW of Tebario, PanamaOct 14, 2026, 16:46 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 19:27 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.