Latest earthquakes near Bocas del Toro, Panama today
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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.
Apr 23, 2024 08:20PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Evening.
Apr 17, 2024 04:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Bocas del Toro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1023 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 102 earthquakes per year, or 8 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 150 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 | 967 | 94.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 4.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.17% |
| 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 Jul 21, 2021 16:15 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Changuinola, at a depth of 10 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 124 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bocas del Toro on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 13:28 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 80km south-southwest of Changuinola at a depth of 31km 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, 1023 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bocas del Toro. This averages to 102 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
