M4.5 earthquake — 24 km SW of Zapotillo, Panama
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 24 km SW of Zapotillo, Panama on Oct 12, 2026 at 23:45 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.827, -81.634 |
| Time | Oct 12, 23:45 UTC |
| Location | 24 km SW of Zapotillo, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1wz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 12 km | Oct 13, 00:02 UTC | 23 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama |
| M4.5 | 13 km | Oct 11, 21:19 UTC | 27 km W of Río Grande, Panama |
| M4.8 | 13 km | Oct 11, 17:11 UTC | 31 km W of Río Grande, Panama |
| M4.5 | 14 km | Oct 12, 21:43 UTC | 21 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama |
| M4.8 | 14 km | Oct 12, 20:05 UTC | 25 km W of Río Grande, Panama |
| M4.6 | 18 km | Oct 11, 00:06 UTC | 18 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.