Latest earthquakes near Panama today

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List of latest earthquakes near Panama.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 20, 2025 05:39PM
(Panama)
M 3.3 300 km WNW
from Changuinola
May 20, 2025 12:12AM
(Panama)
M 3.3 181 km WNW
from David
May 19, 2025 08:19PM
(Panama)
M 3.2 286 km WNW
from David
May 19, 2025 06:27PM
(Panama)
M 3.1 153 km WNW
from Changuinola
May 19, 2025 10:44AM
(Panama)
M 3.9 28 km WNW
from David
May 19, 2025 03:45AM
(Panama)
M 3.2 244 km WNW
from David
May 19, 2025 12:40AM
(Panama)
M 3.0 299 km WNW
from David
May 18, 2025 11:33PM
(Panama)
M 3.2 29 km SW
from Changuinola
May 18, 2025 05:45PM
(Panama)
M 3.8 264 km WNW
from David
May 18, 2025 05:10AM
(Panama)
M 3.0 161 km NW
from David
May 18, 2025 02:22AM
(Panama)
M 3.9 92 km NW
from Santiago de Veraguas
May 18, 2025 02:03AM
(Panama)
M 3.1 286 km WNW
from David
May 17, 2025 11:54PM
(Panama)
M 3.1 286 km WNW
from David
May 17, 2025 08:44PM
(Panama)
M 3.7 99 km NNW
from Santiago de Veraguas
May 17, 2025 07:19PM
(Panama)
M 4.3 90 km NW
from Santiago de Veraguas
May 17, 2025 07:10PM
(Panama)
M 4.5 128 km NE
from David
May 17, 2025 04:47AM
(Panama)
M 3.3 197 km WNW
from David
May 16, 2025 03:29PM
(Panama)
M 3.3 294 km WNW
from David
May 16, 2025 04:08AM
(Panama)
M 3.1 200 km NNW
from David
May 16, 2025 03:23AM
(Panama)
M 3.3 51 km W
from David
May 16, 2025 02:45AM
(Panama)
M 3.3 20 km SSW
from Changuinola
May 15, 2025 04:41AM
(Panama)
M 3.4 157 km W
from David
May 15, 2025 04:06AM
(Panama)
M 3.1 204 km WNW
from David
May 14, 2025 08:30PM
(Panama)
M 3.4 203 km WNW
from David
May 14, 2025 06:30PM
(Panama)
M 3.0 269 km WNW
from David

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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.

Panama Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
130 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
May 20, 2025 17:39

Average

A total of 1308 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 130 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Panama with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Panama (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1229 93.96%
Mag. 5 67 5.12%
Mag. 6 12 0.92%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Panama

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Oct 20, 2022 06:57.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Dec 21, 1939 15:54.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Panama occurred on Oct 20, 2022 06:57 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 83 kilometers (52 mi) south of David, at a depth of 20 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 of David. 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Panama.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 20, 2022 06:57AM
(Panama)
M 6.7 83 km S
from David
Jul 21, 2021 04:15PM
(Panama)
M 6.7 121 km SSW
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
Jun 26, 2019 12:23AM
(Panama)
M 6.2 36 km W
from David
Mar 21, 2025 09:50AM
(Panama)
M 6.2 160 km S
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
Jul 17, 2021 03:56PM
(Panama)
M 6.1 180 km S
from David

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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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Panama on the afternoon of May 20, 2025 at 17:39 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west-northwest of Changuinola at a depth of 6km 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 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, 1308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panama. This averages to 131 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.