“It’s shaking very strongly”: Peruvian resident in Panama recounted LIVE that he felt a strong aftershock after the earthquake

On Friday, October 9, a significant earthquake struck the Tonosí region in the province of Los Santos, Panama, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The seismic event triggered widespread reports of tremors and prompted tsunami alerts across the Pacific region, including an official warning issued by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of El Salvador. Residents in Panama reported feeling strong aftershocks, leading to preventive evacuations of buildings in affected areas.

Reporting on the event has been characterized by significant discrepancies regarding the earthquake's magnitude. Various sources have cited figures ranging from 7.2 to 8.0, with conflicting reports attributed to different geological monitoring agencies, including the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Institute of Geosciences of the University of Panama. As of the initial reports, there was no confirmed information regarding casualties or material damage.