How often does Panama have earthquakes?

Panama recorded 27 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 11.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.

What was the largest recent earthquake in Panama?

The largest earthquake in Panama in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.7 near 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.

When was the last major earthquake in Panama?

The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Panama was a magnitude 5.2 near 4 km E of La Miel, Panama.

What magnitude earthquake can you feel?

Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

AUTHORITATIVE DATA SNAPSHOTUpdated Nov 10, 2026, 9:44 AM UTC

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Panama Earthquakes

Recent and significant earthquakes in Panama, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Recent earthquake history

Panama has recorded 27 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.

Largest in 5 yearsM7.710 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama · Oct 9, 2026

Most recent M5.0+M5.24 km E of La Miel, Panama · Oct 31, 2026

Notable quakes (M5+) per year11.8average over 5 years

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Notable earthquakes (magnitude 5.0+) per year in Panama

Notable earthquakes in Panama (last 5 years)

Magnitude	Location	Date
M7.7	10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama	Oct 9, 2026
M6.7	60 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama	Oct 20, 2022
M6.6	13 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama	Oct 9, 2026
M6.5	45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama	May 25, 2023
M6.3	73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	Apr 4, 2023
M6.2	206 km S of Burica, Panama	Jul 14, 2025

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COMMON QUESTIONS

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How often does Panama have earthquakes?: Panama recorded 27 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 11.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Panama?: The largest earthquake in Panama in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.7 near 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.
When was the last major earthquake in Panama?: The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Panama was a magnitude 5.2 near 4 km E of La Miel, Panama.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?: Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

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About earthquakes in Panama

Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.

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