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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Bajo Corral, Panama
Original: π 3 km SW of Bajo Corral, Panama π Fri 09 Oct 2026 18:22 UTC π M5.5 Earthquake π‘ Moderate π Magnitude: 5.5 π Depth: 10 k
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 3 km southwest of Bajo Corral, Panama, on Friday 9 October 2026 at 18:22 UTC, according to the USGS. The quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, which can make shaking feel stronger at the surface. It was classified as moderate, and no damage or casualty figures have been reported so far.
Why now: A shallow, moderate earthquake near a populated area of Panama naturally draws attention and concern about possible damage or aftershocks.
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