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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Mar 25 02:31PM Panama) |
M 3.2 | 169 km NW from David |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 25 02:06PM Panama) |
M 3.3 | 176 km S from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 06:28AM Panama) |
M 3.1 | 299 km NW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 10:17PM Panama) |
M 3.6 | 70 km WSW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 09:46PM Panama) |
M 3.7 | 59 km WNW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 06:32PM Panama) |
M 3.1 | 45 km WNW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 02:01PM Panama) |
M 3.4 | 61 km WSW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 10:29AM Panama) |
M 3.9 | 76 km NW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 10:27AM Panama) |
M 3.1 | 116 km WNW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 10:17AM Panama) |
M 3.4 | 45 km NW from David |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 07:30AM Panama) |
M 3.1 | 171 km WNW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:21AM Panama) |
M 3.0 | 76 km NW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:31AM Panama) |
M 3.1 | 172 km NW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:48AM Panama) |
M 3.2 | 170 km NW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:37AM Panama) |
M 3.6 | 225 km S from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:14AM Panama) |
M 3.2 | 43 km WSW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 12:46AM Panama) |
M 4.4 | 232 km S from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 11:26PM Panama) |
M 3.7 | 146 km S from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:31PM Panama) |
M 3.5 | 52 km WNW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:23PM Panama) |
M 3.2 | 186 km S from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:16PM Panama) |
M 4.9 | 238 km S from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 02:55PM Panama) |
M 3.0 | 41 km WNW from Changuinola |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:43AM Panama) |
M 3.5 | 172 km NW from David |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 07:38AM Panama) |
M 3.6 | 154 km S from David |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 09:47PM Panama) |
M 3.4 | 44 km WSW from David |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Panama
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.
Mar 21, 2025 09:50AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 137km from David (Panama) on Friday Morning.
Mar 21, 2025 09:50AM
On Friday Morning a Shallow M6.2 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 153km from David (Panama).
Mar 11, 2025 03:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea 129km from San Andrés (Colombia) on Tuesday Night.
Panama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1299 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 129 earthquakes per year, or 10 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 183 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 | 1219 | 93.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 67 | 5.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 1.0% |
| 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 Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 67 kilometers (42 mi) south-southwest of Changuinola. It is the strongest earthquake near Panama in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2021 04:15PM (Panama) |
M 6.7 | 121 km SSW from David |
| Oct 20, 2022 06:57AM (Panama) |
M 6.7 | 83 km S from David |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 09:50AM Panama) |
M 6.5 | 137 km S from David |
| May 24, 2023 10:05PM (Panama) |
M 6.5 | 267 km E from Panamá |
| Nov 12, 2017 09:28PM (Panama) |
M 6.5 | 256 km WNW from David |
| Apr 4, 2023 05:18PM (Panama) |
M 6.3 | 96 km S from David |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 09:50AM Panama) |
M 6.2 | 153 km S from David |
| Jun 26, 2019 12:23AM (Panama) |
M 6.2 | 36 km W from David |
| Aug 17, 2018 06:22PM (Panama) |
M 6.1 | 88 km WNW from David |
| May 13, 2021 04:42AM (Panama) |
M 6.1 | 191 km S from David |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Panama on the afternoon of March 25, 2025 at 14:31 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 169km northwest of David at a depth of 24km under land. 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 April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 67km west-northwest of Changuinola at a depth of 10km 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, 1299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panama. This averages to 130 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
