Light Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in North Pacific, Off Chiriqui Coast
A light magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean, 45 km southwest of David in Chiriqui Province, Panama, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 8:58 am Panama time.
Panama City, FL, November 7, 2026 — A light magnitude 3.6 earthquake was registered in the North Pacific Ocean on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The seismic event occurred at 8:58 am Panama time.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) southwest of David, the capital city of Chiriqui Province, Panama. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the magnitude of the tremor as 3.6, classifying it as a light earthquake.
Details regarding the depth of the earthquake were not immediately available. Similarly, information concerning any potential impacts, observed effects on the surface, or specific coordinates beyond the general proximity to David, Chiriqui Province, was not provided in the initial report. No information was available regarding any geological surveys or alerts issued by local authorities following the event.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant damage. Panama is located in a seismically active region, and minor tremors are not uncommon.
Story summarized from the original created by Google News on news.google.com, see more information here.
