M4.5 earthquake — 5 km ENE of Tebario, Panama
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 5 km ENE of Tebario, Panama on Oct 12, 2026 at 07:16 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 | 7.732, -80.929 |
| Time | Oct 12, 07:16 UTC |
| Location | 5 km ENE of Tebario, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1qd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 73 km | Oct 31, 15:50 UTC | 4 km E of La Miel, Panama |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.