7.7-magnitude quake hits Panama, triggers tsunami warnings

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-10 03:21:24 UTC

A powerful earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging buildings and prompting tsunami alerts across Central and South America.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama at 12:56 local time on 9 October, centered near Pitaloza Arriba, according to the USGS and the Institute of Geosciences of the University of Panama. The quake, at a depth of about 10-12 km, was followed by a 6.0-6.6 aftershock and was felt strongly in Panama City, where buildings shook and residents evacuated. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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1. 巴拿马发生7.7级地震

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-09 18:02:58 UTC · Full text

2. Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings

   The Guardian · 2026-10-09 18:29:26 UTC · Full text

3. 🔴 Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warning

   France 24 English · 2026-10-09 18:41:26 UTC · Full text

4. Strong earthquakes shake Panama, buildings damaged

   DW English · 2026-10-09 19:03:00 UTC · Full text

5. Strong earthquakes shake Panama, prompting tsunami alert

   DW English · 2026-10-09 19:03:00 UTC · Full text

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