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.
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.
Chiriquí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1509 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 150 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiriquí roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiriquí in 2026. A total of 372 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiriquí 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 Chiriquí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1422 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 4.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 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 Oct 9, 2026 12:56 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-east of David, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiriquí in the list below.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiriquí on the afternoon of October 14, 2026 at 17:54 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of David at a depth of 25km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiriquí on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 12:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-east of David at a depth of 13km 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, 1509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiriquí. This averages to 151 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
