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.
Recent Colón Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Colón. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Colón and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2024 08:20PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Evening.
Colón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 190 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 19 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 | 176 | 92.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.37% |
| 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 Jul 11, 1976 15:41, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south of Colón. It is the strongest earthquake near Colón 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 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Colón on the morning of May 13, 2024 at 07:05 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-southwest of Colón at a depth of 6km 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 July 11, 1976 at 15:41 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-east of Colón at a depth of 3km 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, 190 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.
