M5.4 earthquake — 47 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama
A moderate magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred 47 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama on Oct 9, 2026 at 18:02 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 | M5.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.649, -81.763 |
| Time | Oct 9, 18:02 UTC |
| Location | 47 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2ud |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 125 km | Oct 20, 22:51 UTC | 6 km SE of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama |
| M4.0 | 126 km | Oct 22, 03:24 UTC | 2 km N of El Cortezo, Panama |
| M4.0 | 156 km | Oct 23, 01:19 UTC | 2 km S of Valle Rico, Panama |
| M5.4 | 172 km | Oct 20, 17:05 UTC | 192 km S of Burica, Panama |
| M4.5 | 200 km | Oct 20, 17:18 UTC | 215 km S of Burica, Panama |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.