Pedasí, Panama — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near the coast of Panama on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 10:01 AM Central Time, centered about 11 kilometers east-southeast of Pedasí, on Panama's Azuero Peninsula. It struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, which is considered shallow. The USGS lists the event at magnitude 4.5.

Impacts: No damage reports have come in so far, and no tsunami threat was issued for this quake. Shallow earthquakes in this range are often felt near the epicenter, but the USGS had not posted felt reports as of publication time. TNW News will update this story if new information comes in.

What to do: If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall. After the shaking, check your home for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 7, 2026.