M5.0 Earthquake 295 km S of Burica, Panama — October 4, 2026
2026-10-04 14:06:10 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 8:06 AM UTC-6 local
On October 4, 2026 at 14:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 295 km S of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 5.3695°, -82.7171°. This earthquake was detected by 61 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.7171°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 295 km S of Burica, Panama on October 4, 2026 at 14:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 5.3695°, -82.7171°, which is 295 km S of Burica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tzj8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 4, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 295 km S of Burica, Panama — October 4, 2026. Retrieved October 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tzj8/