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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near La Tronosa (Panama)

The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Daniele Morais
October 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near La Tronosa (Panama)
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded on October 10, 2026 at 01:14 AM (Brasília time) near La Tronosa (Panama), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 10 km.

What this magnitude means

Earthquakes between magnitude 6 and 7 are considered strong and are usually felt hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter.

What to expect in the coming days

After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.

With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).

Source: USGS

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