Earthquakes in Panama — May 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 20 km.
The month's largest event in Panama was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Río Grande, Panama on 08 May 2026 at 03:39 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Panama monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and level with the 2 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 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Río Grande, Panama on 08 May at 10 km; M4.5 near Paso Canoas Arriba, Panama on 09 May at 30 km.
That is close to the 2 events Panama averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Panama, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Río Grande, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Paso Canoas Arriba, Panama | 29.9 | Panama | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Panama in May 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during May 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Panama in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Río Grande, Panama on 08 May 2026.
Other months in Panama
Magnitudes for May 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.