M4.5 earthquake - 7 km ENE of Lajamina, Panama
4 d ago · 12 Oct 2026, 02:22 UTC 7 km ENE of Lajamina, Panama
What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 7 km ENE of Lajamina, Panama on 12 Oct 2026, 02:22 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Penonomé, about 105 km away in Coclé, Panama.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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