| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.642, -81.268 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-09 19:48:55.624 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 9, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 19:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Santiago (Panama - PA), about 59.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -81.268 and latitude 7.642.
| Location | Santiago |
| Country | Panama (PA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-10-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Santiago | 59.9 km |
| David | 155.2 km |
| La Chorrera | 213.9 km |
| Arraiján | 230.2 km |
| Colón | 242.9 km |
| Panama City | 244.4 km |
| Chilibre | 247.5 km |
| Cativá | 248.3 km |
| San Miguelito | 252.5 km |
| Juan Díaz | 254.4 km |
| Tocumen | 262.8 km |
| Puerto Limón | 325.9 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.8
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