Seismic Activity in Panama
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near 68 km NNE of Narganá, Panama.
Earthquakes in Panama
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.3
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Panama
Over the past 30 days, Panama has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 7 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 35.0 km. All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-01 2026-09-01 04:50:45 UTC | 3.6ml | 4 km WSW of Caldera, Panama 8.635°, -82.420° | 10.0 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded 4 km WSW of Caldera, Panama on September 1, 2026 at 04:50 UTC. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-28 2026-08-28 06:46:33 UTC | 4.3mb | 68 km NNE of Narganá, Panama 10.041°, -78.429° | 35.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 28, 2026 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 68 km NNE of Narganá, Panama. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Panama over the past 30 days. 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 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)23
Largest (30 Days)
M4.3
68 km NNE of Narganá, Panama
2026-08-28
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 23 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, 2 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 4.3 event that occurred 68 km NNE of Narganá, Panama.
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