Seismic activity on Oct. 31: Earthquake near Bajo Corral, Panama detected – magnitude 5.2

Published Oct 31, 2026

LAS TABLAS, Los Santos Province — A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Bajo Corral on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 15:50 UTC (10:50 local time), was centered about 4 km south of Bajo Corral. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s quake

A magnitude 4.7 tremor was recorded in the region last week; it occurred close to Pitaloza Arriba on Oct. 29.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey