Latest earthquakes near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas today
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Recent Santiago de Veraguas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Veraguas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago de 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).
Santiago de Veraguas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 751 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago de Veraguas roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago de Veraguas in 2022. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago de 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 Santiago de Veraguas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santiago de 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 | 699 | 93.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 5.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santiago de Veraguas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago de 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 Santiago de 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 Santiago de Veraguas in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas 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 Santiago de Veraguas.
Nearest earthquakes from Santiago de Veraguas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas. 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 Santiago de Veraguas.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Veraguas on the afternoon of January 30, 2025 at 17:07 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west-northwest of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de 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 Santiago de Veraguas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas?
In the past 10 years, 751 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago de Veraguas. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
