Earthquakes in Panama — March 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during March 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 30 km.
The month's largest event in Panama was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Burica, Panama on 05 March 2026 at 05:21 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Panama monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and down from the 4 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Burica, Panama on 05 March at 10 km; M4.6 near Cañas Gordas, Panama on 17 March at 49 km.
That is close to the 2 events Panama averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Panama, March 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Burica, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Cañas Gordas, Panama | 49.4 | Panama | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Panama in March 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during March 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Panama in March 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Burica, Panama on 05 March 2026.
Other months in Panama
Magnitudes for March 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.