Earthquakes in Panama — October 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during October 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Panama was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Burica, Panama on 31 October 2025 at 13:04 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Panama monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 1 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 04 October, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Burica, Panama on 31 October at 10 km; M4.8 near San Ignacio de Tupile, Panama on 31 October at 10 km; M4.5 near Burica, Panama on 04 October at 10 km.
That is 110% above the 2 events Panama averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Panama, October 2025
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Burica, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.8 | San Ignacio de Tupile, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Jaqué, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Burica, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Panama in October 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during October 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Panama in October 2025?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Burica, Panama on 31 October 2025.
Other months in Panama
Magnitudes for October 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.