| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.436, -80.401 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-09 18:37:46.146 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 9, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 18:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Santiago (Panama - PA), about 97.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -80.401 and latitude 7.436.
| Location | Santiago |
| Country | Panama (PA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-10-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Santiago | 97.9 km |
| La Chorrera | 174.6 km |
| Arraiján | 187.2 km |
| Panama City | 198.7 km |
| San Miguelito | 206.9 km |
| Juan Díaz | 207.6 km |
| Chilibre | 209.7 km |
| Tocumen | 215.5 km |
| Colón | 220.6 km |
| Cativá | 223.4 km |
| David | 249.5 km |
| Puerto Limón | 406.1 km |
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