6.1
Earthquake Details: 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama
Oct 12, 2026, 23:20:36
- Depth
- 11 km
- Felt reports
- 71
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 16, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2026 at 23:20:36. Epicenter: 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama. Reported depth: 11 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 12, 2026, 18:20:36 EST
- UTC
- Oct 12, 2026, 23:20:36 UTC
11 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmww 6.1
us6000u1wn
- Depth:
- 11 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 16, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth11 km
Significance611
Latitude7.6896
Longitude-81.4896
Event IDus6000u1wn
Magnitude6.1
Updated:Oct 16, 2026, 16:28:57 UTC
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