Massive earthquake strikes Panama at magnitude 7.6, tsunami threat issued
- On Friday, October 9, 2026, a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama near Pitaloza Arriba at a shallow 10 km depth, shaking buildings in Panama City and triggering widespread evacuations across the country.
- Panama lies along the 'Ring of Fire,' a 25,000-mile arc of fault lines where seismic activity recurs; this marks the fourth Latin American earthquake exceeding magnitude 7.0 this year.
- National Civil Protection Service official Omar Smith reported damage concentrated in Veraguas, Herrera, and Los Santos, including a collapsed cathedral tower in Penonomé and damaged hotel facade, with no casualties immediately reported.
- The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for nine countries warning of potential 3-meter waves, while the Panama Canal Authority confirmed operations on the critical trade waterway continue normally.
- Seismologists recorded more than 45 aftershocks as Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino called for calm on X, urging citizens to avoid alarm while rescue teams continue assessing the affected provinces.
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7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Panama, Tsunami Threat Ends, Residents Report Damage And Aftershocks
Strong tremors near Panama led to Tsunami warnings in nearby coastal areas and also advised the residents to stay alert. The earthquake, which struck on Friday morning, initially raised concerns about hazardous waves along parts of Central and South America. {image-earthquake5-49621791601297.jpg
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the south of the country was followed by dozens of aftershocks. Thousands of people sought safety in the streets. According to the authorities, there were no known fatalities.
Powerful Earthquake Hits Panama, Triggers Tsunami Alert
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A powerful earthquake struck central Panama at 12:56 p.m. local time on Friday, October 9, shaking buildings in Panama City and prompting evacuations. Its magnitude, initially estimated at 8.0 and then revised to 7.6, was subsequently updated to 7.7. The epicenter was near Pitaloza Arriba, in Herrera province, close to the country’s Pacific coast. […]
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AlKhaleej TodayPowerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake destroys buildings, roads in Panama; over 80 aftershocks recorded
PENONOMÉ (Panama), Oct 10 — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama yesterday, causing buildings and roads to collapse in the center of the country but no immediate...
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama. Another 6.6-magnitude earthquake followed, and several aftershocks were recorded. Buildings near the epicenter began collapsing. People were evacuated.
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