Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 2 km NW of La Esperanza, Panama
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 2 km NW of La Esperanza, Panama at Feb 24, 2026, 20:38 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 22 km (14 mi) WSW of La Concepcion. 18 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 24, 2026, 20:38 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.423, -82.804 |
| Felt reports | 18 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 15 km SE of Manaca Civil, Panama | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 3.9 | 8 km W of Cañas Gordas, Panama | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 0 km NE of Manaca Civil, Panama | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.6 | 4 km WSW of Caldera, Panama | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ENE of Santa Cruz, Panama | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 21 km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.5 | 27 km S of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.5 | 24 km NNE of San Vito, Costa Rica | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 4 km SSW of Cerro Punta, Panama | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 33 km W of Burica, Panama | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 19 km WNW of Limones, Panama | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 4.4 | 15 km W of Limones, Panama | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 20 km S of Golfito, Costa Rica | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.