M4.7 earthquake — 2 km NE of Manaca Norte, Panama
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 2 km NE of Manaca Norte, Panama on Sep 12, 2026 at 01:59 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.354, -82.790 |
| Time | Sep 12, 01:59 UTC |
| Location | 2 km NE of Manaca Norte, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgw1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 159 km | Sep 10, 08:26 UTC | 45 km SSE of Quepos, Costa Rica |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.