Unconfirmed 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Detected Off Panama Coast
An unconfirmed light magnitude 3.1 earthquake was detected in the North Pacific Ocean, approximately 77 km southwest of Santiago in Veraguas Province, Panama.
Panama City, FL, November 12, 2026 — A light-magnitude seismic event, estimated at 3.1, was detected in the North Pacific Ocean. The unconfirmed tremor occurred approximately 77 kilometers southwest of the city of Santiago, located within Panama’s Veraguas Province.
Details regarding the exact time and date of the detection were not provided in the initial report. Similarly, the specific agency or system that detected the event remains unconfirmed. The earthquake’s magnitude suggests it is considered a light tremor.
The epicenter is situated in the marine environment of the North Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Panama. Santiago, the nearest significant urban center, is the provincial capital of Veraguas. No information was available concerning potential impacts, damage, or follow-up investigations stemming from this seismic activity.
The status of the detection as ‘unconfirmed’ indicates that further analysis may be required to verify the event’s origin and characteristics. Information on whether the tremor was felt by coastal populations or if any advisory was issued was not available.
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