Top Stories · October 9, 2026
7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Panama, sparking tsunami threat in region
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A powerful earthquake, measured between 7.6 and 7.7 magnitude, struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026. The quake, centered near Pitaloza Arriba, triggered tsunami warnings for multiple Latin American countries and led to the suspension of administrative offices and schools in Panama. Residents in Panama City reported buildings shaking and conducted evacuations as aftershocks continued throughout the afternoon.
A powerful earthquake, measured between 7.6 and 7.7 magnitude, struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026. The quake, centered near Pitaloza Arriba, triggered tsunami warnings for multiple Latin American countries and led to the suspension of administrative offices and schools in Panama. Residents in Panama City reported buildings shaking and conducted evacuations as aftershocks continued throughout the afternoon.