Latest earthquakes near Panamá, Panama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Panamá, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Panamá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Panamá, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Panamá Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Panamá. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Panamá 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 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 207 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Panamá, Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Panamá roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Panamá in 2022. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Panamá 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Panamá 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 | 189 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 8.21% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Panamá occurred on May 24, 2023 22:05 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) east of Panamá, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Panamá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 12, 1974 20:18, 245 kilometers (152 mi) east of Panamá. It is the strongest earthquake near Panamá 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, 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.
Earthquakes by city in Panamá
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Panamá, Panama.
Use this regional Panamá earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Las Cumbres, Pedregal, Tocumen, Parque Lefevre, Chilibre, Río Abajo, Nuevo Belén, Ancón, Alcalde Díaz, El Chorrillo, La Cabima and Curundú.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Panamá.
When was the last earthquake in Panamá, Panama?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Panamá on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 13:59 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south-southwest of Panamá at a depth of 5km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Panamá, Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Panamá, Panama?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Panamá on the evening of July 12, 1974 at 20:18 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-east of Panamá at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Panamá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Panamá, Panama?
In the past 10 years, 207 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panamá. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
