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Quakes last month
21
Latest UTC: 2026-02-28 23:08:38
Strongest
M5.2
Bocas del Toro
Country rank
#32
34 quakes in 2026 · out of 32 countries
Averages
M3.44 · 20 km
Avg this month: M3.45

Overview – Panama

The latest recorded earthquake in Panama was on 2026-02-28 at 23:08 UTC in Chiriquí with magnitude M2.5.

In the last month, 21 earthquakes were recorded in Panama with an average magnitude of 3.45.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Chiriquí (15), followed by Bocas del Toro (10).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Panama reached magnitude M5.2 on 2026-02-28.

All-time events
99
Strongest
M5.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-02-28 23:08:38 UTC

Strongest – Panama

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M5.2 Bocas del Toro
UTC: 2026-02-28 17:11:56 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Panama

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Panama.

Recent earthquakes – Panama

Showing the latest 21 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.5 Depth: 16 km
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Chiriquí · San Andres

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 23:08:38 UTC
Coordinates 8.599, -82.720
Source emsc
M5.0 Depth: 10 km
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Bocas del Toro

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 17:11:56 UTC
Coordinates 9.424, -81.879
Source usgs

26 km N of Kusapín, Panama

M5.2 Depth: 10 km
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Bocas del Toro

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 17:11:56 UTC
Coordinates 9.440, -81.860
Source gfz

Panama

M2.6 Depth: 21 km
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Chiriquí · Puerto Armuelles

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 00:08:06 UTC
Coordinates 8.232, -82.917
Source emsc
M5.0 Depth: 10 km
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Chiriquí · El Palmar

Time (UTC) 2026-02-24 20:38:28 UTC
Coordinates 8.290, -82.950
Source gfz

Panama-Costa Rica Border Region

M4.8 Depth: 10 km
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Chiriquí · Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado

Time (UTC) 2026-02-24 20:38:28 UTC
Coordinates 8.380, -82.875
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 4 km
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Chiriquí · Manáca

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 18:16:46 UTC
Coordinates 8.380, -82.838
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 13 km
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Bocas del Toro · Changuinola

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 15:08:49 UTC
Coordinates 9.458, -82.516
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 10 km
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Veraguas

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 09:16:31 UTC
Coordinates 7.537, -82.009
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 9 km
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Bocas del Toro

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 08:31:47 UTC
Coordinates 9.550, -82.488
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 2 km
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Bocas del Toro · Guabito

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 04:11:54 UTC
Coordinates 9.479, -82.629
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 18 km
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Chiriquí · Rodolfo Aguilar Delgado

Time (UTC) 2026-02-20 08:07:45 UTC
Coordinates 8.407, -82.915
Source emsc
M3.9 Depth: 10 km
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Bocas del Toro · Finca 51

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 18:21:30 UTC
Coordinates 9.530, -82.580
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 10 km
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Bocas del Toro · Guabito

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 18:06:44 UTC
Coordinates 9.478, -82.600
Source emsc
M3.9 Depth: 3 km
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Bocas del Toro · Guabito

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 16:35:37 UTC
Coordinates 9.465, -82.640
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 11 km
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Bocas del Toro · Finca 51

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 11:44:25 UTC
Coordinates 9.522, -82.521
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Chiriquí

Time (UTC) 2026-02-14 05:29:15 UTC
Coordinates 8.278, -82.772
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 10 km
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Chiriquí · Guarumal

Time (UTC) 2026-02-10 11:00:52 UTC
Coordinates 8.294, -82.561
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 10 km
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Ngäbe-Buglé · Burí / Büri

Time (UTC) 2026-02-09 08:10:47 UTC
Coordinates 8.866, -82.282
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 21 km
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Colón

Time (UTC) 2026-02-02 07:10:45 UTC
Coordinates 9.751, -79.440
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 300 km
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Veraguas · Manuel E. Amador Terrero

Time (UTC) 2026-02-01 20:18:09 UTC
Coordinates 8.161, -81.411
Source emsc

Charts – Panama

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
0
2025-05
3
2025-06
4
2025-07
9
2025-08
2
2025-09
10
2025-10
17
2025-11
9
2025-12
11
2026-01
13
2026-02
21
2026-03
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
20
3-4
60
4-5
16
5-6
3
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
94
70-300
4
300-700
1
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Panama

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Chiriquí
    Events: 50
  2. Bocas del Toro
    Events: 20
  3. Veraguas
    Events: 8
  4. Ngäbe-Buglé
    Events: 6
  5. Colón
    Events: 4

FAQ – Panama

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Panama?
The newest entry in our database for Panama is dated 2026-02-28 23:08:38 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Panama?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Panama reached magnitude M5.2.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Panama?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 99 recorded earthquakes for Panama (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Panama?
Across all recorded events in Panama, the average magnitude is M3.44 and the average depth is 20 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Panama to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Panama

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