Latest earthquakes near Panamá Oeste, Panama today
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Recent Panamá Oeste Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Panamá Oeste. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Panamá Oeste and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2024 08:20PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Evening.
Panamá Oeste Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Panamá Oeste, Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Panamá Oeste roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Panamá Oeste in 2022. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Panamá Oeste that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Panamá Oeste in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Panamá Oeste 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 | 191 | 90.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 8.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Panamá Oeste
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Panamá Oeste occurred on May 24, 2023 22:05 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) east of Arraiján, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Panamá Oeste in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 12, 1974 20:18, 252 kilometers (157 mi) east of Arraiján. It is the strongest earthquake near Panamá Oeste 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 Panamá Oeste, 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 Panamá Oeste.
Earthquakes by city in Panamá Oeste
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Panamá Oeste, Panama.
Use this regional Panamá Oeste earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Chorrera and Veracruz.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Panamá Oeste.
When was the last earthquake in Panamá Oeste, Panama?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Panamá Oeste on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 13:59 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south-southwest of Arraiján at a depth of 5km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Panamá Oeste, Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Panamá Oeste, Panama?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Panamá Oeste on the evening of July 12, 1974 at 20:18 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east-southeast of Arraiján at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Panamá Oeste since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Panamá Oeste, Panama?
In the past 10 years, 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panamá Oeste. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
