M4.4 earthquake — 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, Panama
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, Panama on Oct 22, 2026 at 09:16 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.099, -82.171 |
| Time | Oct 22, 09:16 UTC |
| Location | 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, Panama |
| USGS event ID | us6000u426 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 20 km | Oct 22, 11:38 UTC | 8 km W of Miramar, Panama |
| M4.3 | 238 km | Oct 20, 22:51 UTC | 6 km SE of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama |
| M4.0 | 250 km | Oct 22, 03:24 UTC | 2 km N of El Cortezo, Panama |
| M4.0 | 261 km | Oct 23, 01:19 UTC | 2 km S of Valle Rico, Panama |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.