Earthquakes in Panama — September 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during September 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
1 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 4.7 earthquake near Manaca Norte, Panama on 12 September 2026 at 01:59 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Panama monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, 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 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Manaca Norte, Panama on 12 September at 10 km; M3.6 near Caldera, Panama on 01 September at 10 km.
That is 66% below the 6 events Panama averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Panama, September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Manaca Norte, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View | |
| 3.6 | Caldera, Panama | 10.0 | Panama | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Panama in September 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Panama during September 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Panama in September 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Manaca Norte, Panama on 12 September 2026.
Other months in Panama
Magnitudes for September 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.