Earthquakes in Panama
In Panama there are partly large earthquakes with strengths of more than 7.0, which cause damages within a radius of over 100 kilometers. Due to the special tectonic situation of the country, there are more earthquakes than average.7 people died since 1950 by direct consequences of earthquakes. 2 earthquakes also caused a subsequent tsunami, which claimed further lifes and damages.
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Earthquakes in Panama since 1950
The strongest earthquake in Panama happened on 07/26/1962 in the region Panama with a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale.| Date | Region | Tiefe | Magnitude | Deaths | Total damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2015 | Colombia (Unguia) | 6 km | 5.9 | 0 | |
| 07/04/2009 | Panama City | 35 km | 6.0 | 0 | |
| 11/19/2008 | Paso Canoa, David, Puerto Armuelles | 20 km | 6.1 | 0 | |
| 05/04/2006 | Boquete | 9 km | 4.5 | 0 | |
| 02/04/2004 | Chiriqui | 47 km | 6.1 | 0 | |
| 12/25/2003 | Puerto Armuelles | 11 km | 6.5 | 2 | |
| 08/13/2003 | Colon, Panama City | 27 km | 5.4 | 0 | |
| 07/31/2002 | Baru, Alanje, David; Costa Rica (Laurel) | 44 km | 6.5 | 0 | |
| 11/08/2000 | Jurado | 58 km | 6.5 | 0 | |
| 05/04/1991 | Changuinola, Almirante, Bocas Del Toro | 54 km | 6.2 | 0 | |
| 07/01/1979 | Puerto Armuelles | 4 km | 6.5 | 0 | |
| 07/11/1976 | Darien | 31 km | 6.7 | 5 | |
| 07/26/1962 | Panama | 41 km | 7.4 | 0 | |
| 03/12/1962 | Costa Rica-Panama | 16 km | 6.8 | 0 |
These statistics are based on datas from the National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS): Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K. Several data have been summarized and translated.