Moderate earthquake · October 9, 2026
M 5.8 Earthquake, 1 km S of El Cacao, Panama
A magnitude 5.8 (mb) earthquake struck 1 km S of El Cacao, Panama on October 9, 2026 at 18:37 UTC, at a depth of about 10 km (6 mi), according to the USGS. 12 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is yellow.
Updated Oct 12, 2026, 10:34 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 5.8 mb (Moderate) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Oct 9, 2026, 1:37 PM EST |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Oct 9, 2026, 2:37 PM EDT |
| Location | 1 km S of El Cacao, Panama |
| Coordinates | 7.436° N, 80.401° W |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 12 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 7.7 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 7.4 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Yellow |
| USGS event ID | us6000u18x |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000u18x. Last updated by the USGS Oct 13, 2026, 02:34:45 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.0 | 27 km W of Río Grande, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.0 | 2 km S of Valle Rico, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.4 | 8 km W of Miramar, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.4 | 6 km SW of Punta Laurel, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.0 | 2 km N of El Cortezo, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 215 km S of Burica, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.4 | 192 km S of Burica, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 0 km NE of Río Grande, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 12 km SSE of Tebario, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 13 km SSE of Los Asientos, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 10 km S of La Mesa, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 26 km SSW of Zapotillo, Panama | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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