Latest earthquakes near Colón today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Colón, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Colón? If an earthquake is happening right now near Colón (also known as Ciudad de Colón), it will show up within minutes.
Colón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Colón in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Colón roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Colón in 2022. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Colón that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Colón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Colón 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 | 179 | 92.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Colón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Colón occurred on Jan 27, 2018 16:45 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south of Colón, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Colón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on May 2, 1943 12:18, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south of Colón. It is the strongest earthquake near Colón 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 Colón 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 Colón.
Nearest earthquakes from Colón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Colón. 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 Colón.
When was the last earthquake in Colón?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Colón on the night of February 9, 2026 at 03:10 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-southwest of Colón at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Colón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Colón?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Colón on the afternoon of May 2, 1943 at 12:18 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south of Colón at a depth of 20km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Colón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Colón?
In the past 10 years, 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Colón. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
