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.
Oct 31, 2026 10:50AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Santiago de Veraguas in Panama.
Oct 20, 2026 12:05PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 252km from David (Panama) on Tuesday Afternoon.
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.
Veraguas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1219 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 121 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veraguas roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veraguas in 2026. A total of 469 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veraguas 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 Veraguas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1138 | 93.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 67 | 5.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 1.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 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 Oct 9, 2026 12:56 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 60 kilometers (37 mi) south-east of Santiago de Veraguas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Veraguas in the list below.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Veraguas on the night of November 4, 2026 at 00:06 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south-east of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 108km 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 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Veraguas on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 12:56 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 60km south-east 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, 1219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veraguas. This averages to 122 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
