Top Stories · October 9, 2026
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama's southern tip on Friday morning, October 9, 2026, followed by a magnitude 6.6 quake and over 45 aftershocks. The tremors prompted evacuations in Panama City and caused structural damage in the central provinces of Veraguas, Herrera, and Los Santos, including the collapse of the historic Church of San Atanasio. While some injuries from debris were reported, no casualties have been confirmed. Tocumen International Airport briefly suspended operations, while the Panama Canal Authority reported that shipping operations continued normally.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama's southern tip on Friday morning, October 9, 2026, followed by a magnitude 6.6 quake and over 45 aftershocks. The tremors prompted evacuations in Panama City and caused structural damage in the central provinces of Veraguas, Herrera, and Los Santos, including the collapse of the historic Church of San Atanasio. While some injuries from debris were reported, no casualties have been confirmed. Tocumen International Airport briefly suspended operations, while the Panama Canal Authority reported that shipping operations continued normally.