Earthquakes in Panama — February 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Panama was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kusapín, Panama on 28 February 2026 at 17:11 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 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.
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 3 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Kusapín, Panama on 28 February at 10 km; M4.8 near Finca Blanco, Panama on 24 February at 10 km; M4.6 near Barranco Adentro, Panama on 18 February at 10 km.
That is 111% above the 2 events Panama averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Panama, February 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Kusapín, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Finca Blanco, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Barranco Adentro, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Arenas, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Panama in February 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during February 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Panama in February 2026?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Kusapín, Panama on 28 February 2026.
Other months in Panama
Magnitudes for February 2026 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.