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Massive earthquake strikes Panama at magnitude 7.6, tsunami threat issued
- A major earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, on October 9, 2026, at 17:56 UTC, according to the USGS. The shallow seismic event registered magnitude 7.7.
- Vulnerable building types, including unreinforced brick masonry and adobe block, characterize construction in the impacted region. These structures create heightened risk during seismic activity.
- According to the USGS, which tracks regional earthquake impacts, 3 million people experienced moderate shaking during the seismic event. Additional populations felt strong and very strong shaking.
- The NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center forecast tsunami waves reaching 1 to 3 m for Panama and 0.3 to 1 m for Ecuador following the earthquake. Hazardous waves remain possible along affected coasts.
- Secondary hazards including landslides and liquefaction remain a concern after recent seismic activity in the region. The USGS PAGER alert for shaking-related fatalities is under review.
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A severe earthquake hit the Central American country of Panama on Friday. USGS reported the strength at 7.6 and issued a tsunami warning also for neighbouring countries.
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Powerful earthquake shakes Panama
CNN By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck Panama, according to the US Geological Survey. Local media are reporting structural damage in some parts of the country. Some casualties are possible and extensive damage is probable, the USGS said. Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has
·Panama City, United States
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