First published 10/9/2026, 11:47:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 11:47:15 PM UTC

M 5.4 earthquake - 9 km SSE of Los Asientos, Panama

USGS reports a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 9 km SSE of Los Asientos, Panama, at a depth of 10 km. The reported coordinates are 7.4366, -80.0968.

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The source provides the earthquake’s magnitude and location but does not report impacts or protective actions.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).