Latest earthquakes near Bocas del Toro, Panama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bocas del Toro, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bocas del Toro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bocas del Toro, it will show up within minutes.
Bocas del Toro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bocas del Toro, Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 113 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bocas del Toro roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bocas del Toro in 2022. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bocas del Toro 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 | 1079 | 95.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 4.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bocas del Toro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bocas del Toro occurred on Oct 20, 2022 06:57 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) south of Changuinola, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bocas del Toro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1939 15:54, 217 kilometers (135 mi) south of Changuinola. It is the strongest earthquake near Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro, 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 Bocas del Toro.
Earthquakes by city in Bocas del Toro
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bocas del Toro.
When was the last earthquake in Bocas del Toro, Panama?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bocas del Toro on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 13:10 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 35km west-southwest of Changuinola at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bocas del Toro, Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bocas del Toro, Panama?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bocas del Toro on the afternoon of December 21, 1939 at 15:54 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 217km west-northwest of Changuinola at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bocas del Toro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bocas del Toro, Panama?
In the past 10 years, 1135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bocas del Toro. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
