M5.0 earthquake — 29 km W of Río Grande, Panama
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 29 km W of Río Grande, Panama on Oct 27, 2026 at 15:26 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.684, -81.601 |
| Time | Oct 27, 15:26 UTC |
| Location | 29 km W of Río Grande, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttgm |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 110 km | Oct 22, 03:24 UTC | 2 km N of El Cortezo, Panama |
| M4.0 | 138 km | Oct 23, 01:19 UTC | 2 km S of Valle Rico, Panama |
| M4.4 | 165 km | Oct 22, 11:38 UTC | 8 km W of Miramar, Panama |
| M4.4 | 169 km | Oct 22, 09:16 UTC | 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, Panama |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.