Reported by EMSC today.
The last comparable one was on 9 May 2026.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.0 at a depth of -10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION.
This is the lowest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 9 readings since 1 September 2026 — the previous range was 4 to 4.1.
Nearby, since 9 May 2026
- May 9, 2026 · score 5 · 23.2 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | 8.7580, -82.7325 |
| Nearest City | La Concepción (29 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T04:50:49.000Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260901_0000054 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4 |
| Depth | -10 |
| MagType | m |
| Region | PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION |
| Auth | UNA |
| SourceId | 2053925 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, near La Concepción (Panama), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.