Latest earthquakes near Chiriquí, Panama today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chiriquí.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
21 hours ago
(Mar 25 02:31PM Panama)
M 3.2 169 km NW
from David
22 hours ago
(Mar 25 02:06PM Panama)
M 3.3 176 km S
from David
1 day ago
(Mar 25 06:28AM Panama)
M 3.1 299 km NW
from David
1 day ago
(Mar 24 10:17PM Panama)
M 3.6 70 km WSW
from David
1 day ago
(Mar 24 09:46PM Panama)
M 3.7 59 km WNW
from David
1 day ago
(Mar 24 06:32PM Panama)
M 3.1 45 km WNW
from David
1 day ago
(Mar 24 02:01PM Panama)
M 3.4 61 km WSW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 10:29AM Panama)
M 3.9 76 km NW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 10:27AM Panama)
M 3.1 116 km WNW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 10:17AM Panama)
M 3.4 45 km NW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 07:30AM Panama)
M 3.1 171 km WNW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 06:21AM Panama)
M 3.0 76 km NW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 03:31AM Panama)
M 3.1 172 km NW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 02:48AM Panama)
M 3.2 170 km NW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 02:37AM Panama)
M 3.6 225 km S
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 01:14AM Panama)
M 3.2 43 km WSW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 24 12:46AM Panama)
M 4.4 232 km S
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 23 11:26PM Panama)
M 3.7 146 km S
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 23 10:31PM Panama)
M 3.5 52 km WNW
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 23 10:23PM Panama)
M 3.2 186 km S
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 23 10:16PM Panama)
M 4.9 238 km S
from David
2 days ago
(Mar 23 02:55PM Panama)
M 3.0 133 km NNW
from David
3 days ago
(Mar 23 10:43AM Panama)
M 3.5 172 km NW
from David
3 days ago
(Mar 23 07:38AM Panama)
M 3.6 154 km S
from David
3 days ago
(Mar 22 09:47PM Panama)
M 3.4 44 km WSW
from David

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chiriquí

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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.

Chiriquí Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
114 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Mar 25, 2025 14:31

Average

A total of 1143 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 114 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 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiriquí that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiriquí with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chiriquí (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1081 94.58%
Mag. 5 50 4.37%
Mag. 6 12 1.05%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Chiriquí

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Oct 20, 2022 06:57.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Apr 22, 1991 16:56.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiriquí occurred on Oct 20, 2022 06:57 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 83 kilometers (52 mi) south of David, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiriquí in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 157 kilometers (98 mi) south of David. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiriquí 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Chiriquí.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 20, 2022 06:57AM
(Panama)
M 6.7 83 km S
from David
Jul 21, 2021 04:15PM
(Panama)
M 6.7 121 km SSW
from David
5 days ago
(Mar 21 09:50AM Panama)
M 6.5 137 km S
from David
Nov 12, 2017 09:28PM
(Panama)
M 6.5 256 km WNW
from David
Apr 4, 2023 05:18PM
(Panama)
M 6.3 96 km S
from David
5 days ago
(Mar 21 09:50AM Panama)
M 6.2 153 km S
from David
Jun 26, 2019 12:23AM
(Panama)
M 6.2 36 km W
from David
Aug 17, 2018 06:22PM
(Panama)
M 6.1 88 km WNW
from David
May 13, 2021 04:42AM
(Panama)
M 6.1 191 km S
from David
Jul 17, 2021 03:56PM
(Panama)
M 6.1 180 km S
from David

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chiriquí

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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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiriquí on the afternoon of March 25, 2025 at 14:31 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 169km northwest of David at a depth of 24km 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 April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 157km north-northwest of David at a depth of 10km 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, 1143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiriquí. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.