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M5.4 earthquake near Burica, Panama

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Map of M5.4 earthquake near Burica, Panama
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Summary

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred 192 km S of Burica, Panama on 20 Oct 2026, 17:05 UTC, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Key figures

Magnitude
5.4 (mww) (USGS)
Depth
10 km (USGS)
Origin time
20 Oct 2026, 17:05 UTC (USGS)
Location
192 km S of Burica, Panama (USGS)
Review status
Reviewed (USGS)

Timeline

Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.

  1. — USGS reports a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 192 km S of Burica, Panama, depth 10 km.

Questions

When did this earthquake happen?

The USGS origin time is 20 Oct 2026, 17:05 UTC.

How strong was the earthquake?

USGS reports magnitude 5.4 (mww) at 10 km depth.

Where can I find official information?

From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.

Sources

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