Oct. 27: Earthquake measuring 5.0 hits region close to Río Grande, Panama

Published Oct 27, 2026

SONÁ DISTRICT — A 5.0 magnitude quake jolted near Río Grande on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 15:26 UTC (10:26 local time), was centered about 27 km west of Río Grande. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey