| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.578, -81.094 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-09 18:47:04.065 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 9, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 18:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Santiago (Panama - PA), about 59.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -81.094 and latitude 7.578.
| Location | Santiago |
| Country | Panama (PA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-10-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Santiago | 59.4 km |
| David | 175.0 km |
| La Chorrera | 204.6 km |
| Arraiján | 220.5 km |
| Panama City | 234.3 km |
| Colón | 237.5 km |
| Chilibre | 239.0 km |
| Cativá | 242.4 km |
| San Miguelito | 242.6 km |
| Juan Díaz | 244.3 km |
| Tocumen | 252.6 km |
| Puerto Limón | 343.1 km |
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