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Latest earthquakes near Panama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Panama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Panama (also known as Panamá), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Panama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Panama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Panama and elsewhere.
Oct 12, 2026 06:20PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Santiago de Veraguas (Panama) on Monday Evening.
Oct 9, 2026 11:14PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 09:26PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 06:12PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit 184km from Panamá in Panama on Friday Evening.
Oct 9, 2026 03:25PM
Shallow M6.6 AFTERSHOCK hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Oct 9, 2026 02:48PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Panama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1646 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 164 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Panama roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Panama in 2026. A total of 362 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Panama that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Panama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Panama during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1542 | 93.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 5.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Panama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Panama occurred on Oct 9, 2026 12:56 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 62 kilometers (39 mi) south-east of Santiago de Veraguas, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Panama in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Panama in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Panama.
Earthquakes by region of Panama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Panama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Panama.
When was the last earthquake in Panama?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Panama on the night of October 13, 2026 at 02:47 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 79km southwest of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 7km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Panama?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Panama on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 12:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 62km south-east of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 13km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Panama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Panama?
In the past 10 years, 1646 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panama. This averages to 165 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
