NewzOn Friday, October 9, 2026, a major earthquake struck Panama, with reports citing magnitudes of 7.6 and 7.7. According to the US Geological Survey, the seismic event occurred at a depth of 12.6 kilometers (7.8 miles) in southern Panama.
The earthquake caused tangible disruptions and structural impacts, damaging homes and buildings, cutting power, and halting flights. More than a dozen aftershocks followed the initial tremor.
In response to the disaster, visibly shaken residents evacuated buildings and gathered outside in the streets of Panama City and the southern region while awaiting further information regarding the full extent of the impact.
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