PanamaOct 25, 2026, 00:20
Nearby significant earthquake69 km from Santiago5 km deep
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Panama
PanamaOct 25, 2026, 05:52
Nearby significant earthquake74 km from Santiago10 km deep
PanamaOct 24, 2026, 23:03
Nearby significant earthquake65 km from Santiago5 km deep
PanamaOct 25, 2026, 07:41
Nearby significant earthquake59 km from Santiago5 km deep
Panama–Costa Rica border regionOct 25, 2026, 09:11
Nearby significant earthquake29 km from Changuinola16 km deep
Most Recent
46 minutes agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 5 (local time at each epicenter)
Panama Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours28
Past 7 Days249
Past 30 Days1,090
Past 365 Days2,017
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
1,090
Significant
5
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 1,081Intermediate-focus 9Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
1,090 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Panama.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Panama
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Panama area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Panama was 249. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Panama area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Panama in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 5.4. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 10:53 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).