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Panama – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
3
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 06:20:06
Strongest
M4.8
86 km SE of Burica, Panama
Country rank
#63
3 quakes in 2026 · out of 63 countries
Averages
M3.58 · 19 km
 

Overview – Panama

The latest recorded earthquake in Panama was on 2026-01-15 at 06:20 UTC in Chiriquí with magnitude M2.8.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Panama reached magnitude M4.8 on 2025-10-31.

All-time events
72
Strongest
M4.8
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-15 06:20:06 UTC

Strongest – Panama

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M4.8 86 km SE of Burica, Panama
UTC: 2025-10-31 13:04:29 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Panama

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Panama.

Recent earthquakes – Panama

Showing the latest 5 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.8 Depth: 23 km
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Chiriquí · El Palmar

Time (UTC) 2026-01-15 06:20:06 UTC
Coordinates 8.312, -83.012
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 100 km
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Veraguas · Santiago Sur

Time (UTC) 2026-01-13 23:50:10 UTC
Coordinates 7.821, -80.973
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 21 km
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Chiriquí

Time (UTC) 2026-01-01 15:17:30 UTC
Coordinates 8.305, -82.973
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 18 km
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Chiriquí

Time (UTC) 2025-12-22 19:35:14 UTC
Coordinates 8.853, -82.645
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 1 km
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Chiriquí

Time (UTC) 2025-12-18 14:24:03 UTC
Coordinates 7.946, -82.911
Source emsc

Charts – Panama

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
0
2025-05
3
2025-06
4
2025-07
9
2025-08
4
2025-09
10
2025-10
19
2025-11
9
2025-12
11
2026-01
3

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
2
3-4
51
4-5
19
5-6
0
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
68
70-300
4
300-700
0
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: 38
  2. Bocas del Toro
    Events: 10
  3. Veraguas
    Events: 5
  4. Ngäbe-Buglé
    Events: 4
  5. Colón
    Events: 3

FAQ – Panama

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Panama?
The newest entry in our database for Panama is dated 2026-01-15 06:20:06 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Panama?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Panama reached magnitude M4.8.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Panama?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 72 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 M3.58 and the average depth is 19 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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