Latest earthquakes near Changuinola, Bocas del Toro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Changuinola? If an earthquake is happening right now near Changuinola, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Changuinola Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Changuinola. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Changuinola and elsewhere.
Nov 22, 2025 01:41PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near San Isidro (Costa Rica).
Nov 18, 2025 05:36PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Isidro (Costa Rica) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Oct 21, 2025 10:57PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near San José in Costa Rica.
Changuinola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Changuinola, Bocas del Toro in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 112 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Changuinola roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Changuinola in 2022. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Changuinola 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 Changuinola in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Changuinola 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 | 1065 | 94.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 4.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Changuinola
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Changuinola 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 Changuinola 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 Changuinola 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 Changuinola, Bocas del Toro 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 Changuinola.
Nearest earthquakes from Changuinola
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Changuinola, Bocas del Toro. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Changuinola.
When was the last earthquake in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Changuinola on the night of December 13, 2025 at 03:00 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-northwest of Changuinola at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Changuinola, Bocas del Toro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Changuinola, Bocas del Toro?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Changuinola 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 Changuinola since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Changuinola, Bocas del Toro?
In the past 10 years, 1122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Changuinola. This averages to 112 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
