Panama lies on a complex junction of the Caribbean, Nazca and Cocos plates. This page pulls real records for Panama: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Panama.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Panama - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Panama - FAQ
Is Panama at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 13 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.5 in 1934.
What was the biggest earthquake in Panama?
The strongest earthquake on record near Panama is M7.5, in 1934 (44 km ESE of Burica, Panama), from USGS.
Does Panama get tsunamis?
Yes - 8 tsunamis since 1873 (most recently 1976) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 5 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Panama?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.