M4.6 earthquake — 18 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 18 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama on Nov 13, 2026 at 08:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.782, -81.494 |
| Time | Nov 13, 08:01 UTC |
| Location | 18 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us7000txyr |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 174 km | Nov 6, 19:06 UTC | 10 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama |
| M4.5 | 176 km | Nov 7, 16:01 UTC | 11 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.