M5.4 Earthquake 192 km S of Burica, Panama — October 20, 2026
2026-10-20 17:05:48 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-6 local
On October 20, 2026 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 192 km S of Burica, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 6.3226°, -82.5693°. This earthquake was detected by 94 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 449, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 3.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-82.5693°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Burica, Panama?
The magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck 192 km S of Burica, Panama on October 20, 2026 at 17:05 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 6.3226°, -82.5693°, which is 192 km S of Burica, Panama.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.4 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u3nl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 20, 2026). M5.4 Earthquake 192 km S of Burica, Panama — October 20, 2026. Retrieved October 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u3nl/