M5.2 Earthquake Strikes Panama

Bajo Corral, Panama — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Saturday morning, shaking ground near the town of Bajo Corral.

What happened:

The earthquake hit at 10:50 AM Central Time on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake about 4 kilometers south of Bajo Corral, at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or roughly 6 miles below the surface. A depth that shallow can make shaking feel stronger near the epicenter.

Impacts:

Early reports show light to moderate shaking in the area, with a handful of people reporting they felt the tremor. The Geological Survey has recorded 8 felt reports so far. No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake, and no damage reports had been confirmed at the time of this report.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before moving around.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 31, 2026.