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.
Recent Bocas del Toro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bocas del Toro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bocas del Toro 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.
Bocas del Toro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1349 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 134 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bocas del Toro roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bocas del Toro in 2026. A total of 269 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1281 | 94.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 4.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 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 9, 2026 12:56 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-east of Changuinola, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bocas del Toro in the list below.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bocas del Toro on the afternoon of October 14, 2026 at 17:54 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west of Changuinola at a depth of 25km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bocas del Toro on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 12:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-east of Changuinola at a depth of 13km 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, 1349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bocas del Toro. This averages to 135 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
