Latest earthquakes near Veraguas, Panama today
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Recent Veraguas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Veraguas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Veraguas and elsewhere.
Nov 9, 2024 02:30PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 101km from David (Panama).
Veraguas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 744 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Veraguas, Panama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 74 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veraguas roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veraguas in 2022. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veraguas that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Veraguas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Veraguas 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 | 690 | 92.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Veraguas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Veraguas occurred on Jul 21, 2021 16:15 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Santiago de Veraguas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Veraguas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Apr 22, 1991 16:56, 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Santiago de Veraguas. It is the strongest earthquake near Veraguas 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 Veraguas, 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 Veraguas.
Earthquakes by city in Veraguas
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Veraguas.
When was the last earthquake in Veraguas, Panama?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Veraguas on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 06:06 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 31km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Veraguas, Panama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Veraguas, Panama?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Veraguas on the afternoon of April 22, 1991 at 16:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 289km northwest of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Veraguas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veraguas, Panama?
In the past 10 years, 744 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veraguas. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
