Latest earthquakes near Penonomé, Coclé today
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Recent Penonomé Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Penonomé. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Penonomé and elsewhere.
Dec 17, 2025 06:07PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from David (Panama) on Wednesday Evening.
Penonomé Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 620 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Penonomé, Coclé in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Penonomé roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Penonomé in 2022. A total of 115 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Penonomé 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 Penonomé in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Penonomé 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 | 579 | 93.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 5.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Penonomé
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Penonomé 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 Penonomé 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 Penonomé 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 Penonomé, Coclé 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 Penonomé.
Nearest earthquakes from Penonomé
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Penonomé, Coclé. 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 Penonomé.
When was the last earthquake in Penonomé, Coclé?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Penonomé on the night of January 8, 2026 at 03:42 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west of Penonomé at a depth of 19km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Penonomé, Coclé in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Penonomé, Coclé?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Penonomé 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 Penonomé since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Penonomé, Coclé?
In the past 10 years, 620 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Penonomé. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
