Seismic activity on Oct. 20: Earthquake close to Burica, Panama recorded – magnitude 5.4

Published Oct 20, 2026

BARÚ DISTRICT, CHIRIQUÍ — A 5.4 magnitude quake hit near Burica on Tuesday around midday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 17:05 UTC (11:05 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 192 km south of Burica.

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If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey