Latest earthquakes near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste today
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Recent Arraiján Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arraiján. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arraiján and elsewhere.
Oct 31, 2026 10:50AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 12, 2026 06:20PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Monday Evening.
Oct 9, 2026 11:14PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M6.0 AFTERSHOCK struck near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 09:26PM
Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Evening.
Oct 9, 2026 06:12PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK hit 184km from Panamá in Panama on Friday Evening.
Oct 9, 2026 03:25PM
Shallow M6.6 AFTERSHOCK hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Arraiján Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 606 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arraiján, Panamá Oeste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arraiján roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arraiján in 2026. A total of 410 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arraiján that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arraiján in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Arraiján 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 | 565 | 93.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arraiján
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arraiján occurred on Oct 9, 2026 12:56 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) south-west of Arraiján, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arraiján in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste 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 Arraiján.
Nearest earthquakes from Arraiján
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arraiján, Panamá Oeste. 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 Arraiján.
When was the last earthquake in Arraiján, Panamá Oeste?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Arraiján on the night of November 4, 2026 at 02:28 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 229km southwest of Arraiján at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Arraiján on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 12:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 192km southwest of Arraiján at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arraiján since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste?
In the past 10 years, 606 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arraiján. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
