M5.80 Earthquake – 1 km S of El Cacao, Panama

9 October 2026, 18:37 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.80 earthquake struck 1 km S of El Cacao, Panama on 9 October 2026, 18:37 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.80 (mb)
Location
1 km S of El Cacao, Panama
Date & time
9 October 2026, 18:37 UTC
Coordinates
7.4362, -80.4012
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
5 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Yellow
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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