Magnitude 2.6 Earthquake Reported Near David, Chiriqui, Panama
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported 4.6 km east of David, Chiriqui, Panama.
Panama City, FL, November 10, 2026 — A minor earthquake, measuring a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale, was registered in the province of Chiriqui, Panama. The seismic event occurred approximately 4.6 kilometers east of the city of David, according to available reports.
The tremor was detected by seismic monitoring systems. The magnitude 2.6 designation indicates a very small earthquake. Such events are typically not strong enough to cause significant damage to structures or widespread disruption. The specific time and date of the reported event were not provided in the summary. Similarly, details regarding any potential ground shaking felt by residents, or any follow-up assessments by geological agencies, were not included in the initial report.
David is the capital of the Chiriqui province, located in the western part of Panama, near the border with Costa Rica. The region experiences seismic activity due to its location within a geologically active zone. However, earthquakes of this low magnitude are common and often go unnoticed by the general population. Information regarding the depth of the earthquake, the precise location relative to fault lines, or any preceding or subsequent seismic activity was not made available in the summary.
Further details regarding the epicenter’s exact coordinates, the geological characteristics of the area, or official statements from Panamanian geological institutes were not specified. The primary information available confirms the occurrence of a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in the vicinity of David, Chiriqui.
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