Latest earthquakes near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas, Panama, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago de Veraguas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago de Veraguas, it will show up within minutes.
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 27, 2023 09:26PM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near David (Panama) on Monday Evening.
Nov 25, 2023 07:22AM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 188km from Panamá (Panama).
Nov 24, 2023 06:58AM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 250km from David (Panama) on Friday Morning.
Nov 24, 2023 06:53AM
On Friday Morning a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 257km from David (Panama).
Oct 24, 2023 05:10AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 296km from David (Panama).
Oct 21, 2023 05:45AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Isidro in Costa Rica on Saturday Night.
Santiago de Veraguas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 696 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 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago de Veraguas roughly every 5 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 | 642 | 92.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.72% |
| 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 Oct 20, 2022 06:57 local time (America/Panama timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 156 kilometers (97 mi) west-southwest of Santiago de Veraguas, at a depth of 20 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 123 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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Veraguas on the morning of December 1, 2023 at 07:34 local time (America/Panama). The center of this earthquake was located 95km south-southeast of Santiago de Veraguas at a depth of 6km 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, 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago de Veraguas. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
