Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Recorded Near Puerto Armuelles, Panama
A weak magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 3.2 km west of Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panama, on October 29, 2026.
Panama City, FL, October 29, 2026 —
A minor seismic event was registered in the Chiriqui province of Panama. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 2.9, occurred on October 29, 2026.
The epicenter of the tremor was located approximately 3.2 kilometers (about 2 miles) west of Puerto Armuelles, a coastal city in the western part of Panama. The magnitude of 2.9 is generally considered weak, and typically does not cause significant damage.
No immediate reports of damage, injuries, or significant disruptions were issued in connection with this seismic activity. Information regarding the depth of the earthquake or the specific geological fault that may have been involved was not immediately available in the provided summary.
The summary did not specify any follow-up actions by local authorities or geological survey agencies. Further details on the event, such as its duration or whether it was felt by residents in the vicinity, were not provided.
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