Latest earthquakes near Coclé, Panama today
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Recent Coclé Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Coclé. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Coclé and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2024 08:20PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Evening.
Coclé Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 566 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Coclé, Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Coclé roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Coclé in 2022. A total of 117 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Coclé 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 Coclé in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Coclé 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 | 525 | 92.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 5.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Coclé
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Coclé occurred on Jul 21, 2021 16:15 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) west-southwest of Penonomé, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Coclé in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 1934 20:36, 249 kilometers (155 mi) west-southwest of Penonomé. It is the strongest earthquake near Coclé in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Coclé, 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 Coclé.
Earthquakes by city in Coclé
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Coclé.
When was the last earthquake in Coclé, Panama?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Coclé on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 13:28 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west of Penonomé at a depth of 31km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Coclé, Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Coclé, Panama?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Coclé on the evening of July 17, 1934 at 20:36 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west-southwest of Penonomé at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Coclé since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Coclé, Panama?
In the past 10 years, 566 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coclé. This averages to 57 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
