Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.6 earthquake 148 km SSE of Burica, Panama
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 148 km SSE of Burica, Panama at Dec 17, 2025, 23:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 185 km (115 mi) S of Pedregal. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 17, 2025, 23:07 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.718, -82.596 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 215 km S of Burica, Panama | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 192 km S of Burica, Panama | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 240 km S of Burica, Panama | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 189 km SSE of Burica, Panama | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 204 km SW of Río Grande, Panama | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 166 km SSE of Burica, Panama | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 115 km SSE of Burica, Panama | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 193 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.