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Latest earthquakes near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arraiján, Panamá Oeste, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arraiján? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arraiján, it will show up within minutes.
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 9, 2026 03:25PM
Shallow M6.6 AFTERSHOCK hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Oct 9, 2026 02:48PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 01:37PM
Shallow M5.8 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 01:22PM
Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 9, 2026 12:56PM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake hit near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama on Friday Afternoon.
Aug 10, 2026 07:34AM
On Monday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.4 Earthquake struck near Pereira in Colombia.
Arraiján Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 234 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 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arraiján roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arraiján in 2022. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arraiján that year. The strongest had a 5 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 | 207 | 88.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 10.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 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 195 kilometers (121 mi) south-west of Arraiján, at a depth of 13 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 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Arraiján on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 15:25 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 243km southwest of Arraiján at a depth of 10km under land. 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 195km southwest of Arraiján at a depth of 13km 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, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arraiján. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
