Latest earthquakes near Chiriquí, Panama today
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Recent Chiriquí Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiriquí. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiriquí and elsewhere.
Dec 17, 2025 06:07PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from David (Panama) on Wednesday Evening.
Oct 21, 2025 10:57PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near San José in Costa Rica.
Chiriquí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiriquí, Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 118 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiriquí roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiriquí in 2022. A total of 165 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiriquí 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 Chiriquí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chiriquí 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 | 1117 | 94.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 4.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.01% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiriquí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiriquí occurred on Jul 21, 2021 16:15 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-southwest of David, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiriquí 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-southwest of David. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiriquí 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 Chiriquí, 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 Chiriquí.
Earthquakes by city in Chiriquí
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chiriquí, Panama.
Use this regional Chiriquí earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Concepción and Pedregal.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chiriquí.
When was the last earthquake in Chiriquí, Panama?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiriquí on the night of January 8, 2026 at 01:59 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east-southeast of David at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiriquí, Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiriquí, Panama?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiriquí 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 Chiriquí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiriquí, Panama?
In the past 10 years, 1183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiriquí. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
