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Latest earthquakes near David, Chiriquí today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near David, Chiriquí, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in David? If an earthquake is happening right now near David, it will show up within minutes.
Recent David Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near David. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near David and elsewhere.
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.
Oct 9, 2026 01:37PM
Shallow M5.8 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
David Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1364 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of David, Chiriquí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 136 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near David roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near David in 2026. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of David 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 David in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near David 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 | 1279 | 93.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 70 | 5.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near David
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near David 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 David in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near David, Chiriquí 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 David.
Nearest earthquakes from David
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to David, Chiriquí. 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 David.
When was the last earthquake in David, Chiriquí?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near David on the evening of October 10, 2026 at 18:44 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-east of David at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near David, Chiriquí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near David, Chiriquí?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near David 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 David since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near David, Chiriquí?
In the past 10 years, 1364 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from David. This averages to 136 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
