Seismic Activity in Panama
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama.
Earthquakes in Panama
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Panama
Over the past 30 days, Panama has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 days ago 2026-08-05 04:19:21 UTC | 5.1mww | 238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama 5.888°, -82.473° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 5, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Panama over the past 30 days. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 16:50:06 UTC | 4.5mb | 193 km S of Burica, Panama 6.311°, -82.580° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 193 km S of Burica, Panama on July 27, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 02:20:41 UTC | 4.3mb | 203 km SSE of Burica, Panama 6.243°, -82.454° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 203 km SSE of Burica, Panama with origin time 02:20 UTC on July 27, 2026. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)21
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1
238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama
3 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.2
115 km SSE of Burica, Panama
2026-03-05
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Panama
Panama lies at the junction of the Cocos, Nazca, Caribbean, and South American plates, creating a complex tectonic setting with regular earthquakes.
Panama Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Panama has recorded 21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Panama in 2026 was a magnitude 5.2 event near Burica, Panama.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Panama?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Panama region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Panama?
The largest recent earthquake in the Panama area was a magnitude 5.1 event that occurred 238 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama.
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