M5.0 Earthquake 33 km N of Kusapín, Panama — February 28, 2026
2026-02-28 17:11:55 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 12:11 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 34 people across nearby locations.
On February 28, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km N of Kusapín, Panama, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 9.4775°, -81.8320°. This earthquake was detected by 139 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 401, 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.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 34 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-81.8320°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kusapín, Panama?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 33 km N of Kusapín, Panama on February 28, 2026 at 17:11 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 9.4775°, -81.8320°, which is 33 km N of Kusapín, 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.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s132). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 33 km N of Kusapín, Panama — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s132/