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.
Panama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1360 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 136 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Panama roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Panama in 2022. A total of 181 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Panama that year. The strongest had a 6.7 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 7 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 | 1277 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 70 | 5.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jul 21, 2021 16:15 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-southwest of David, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Panama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1939 15:54, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southwest of David. It is the strongest earthquake near Panama in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Panama.
When was the last earthquake in Panama?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Panama on the morning of May 2, 2026 at 08:23 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 75km south of David at a depth of 38km 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 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Panama on the afternoon of December 21, 1939 at 15:54 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 278km northwest of David at a depth of 25km 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, 1360 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panama. This averages to 136 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
