M4.8 Earthquake 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama — October 10, 2026
2026-10-10 13:46:56 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 8:46 AM UTC-5 local
Aftershock of the M6.0 mainshock.
On October 10, 2026 at 13:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.5187°, -80.5165°. This earthquake was detected by 140 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred 12 hours ago 7 km N of La Tronosa, Panama. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 11 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for weeks to months as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
-80.5165°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near La Tronosa, Panama?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama on October 10, 2026 at 13:46 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.5187°, -80.5165°, which is 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M6.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.8 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 7 km N of La Tronosa, Panama. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u1ex). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 10, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama — October 10, 2026. Retrieved October 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u1ex/