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M4.7 Earthquake — Panama-costa Rica Border Region
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Panama-costa Rica Border Region, reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.5054, -82.6938 |
| Region | Panama-costa Rica Border Region |
Measured by
Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
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Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
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Source updated 7 days ago (Oct 12, 2026 07:22 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 10 seconds ago
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What has changed
- Magnitude revised from M4.6 to M4.7 — Oct 12, 07:25 UTC by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre
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Official authorities in Costa Rica
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