7.7-magnitude quake hits Panama, tsunami alerts issued

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-10 00:20:40 UTC

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

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama at 12:56 local time on 9 October, centered near Pitaloza Arriba in the south, according to the USGS and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. 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] [6]

President Jose Raul Mulino declared a "major disaster." Damage was reported in Veraguas, Herrera and Los Santos provinces, including injuries, collapsed buildings and cracks at a cathedral and the Church of San Atanasio. The Panama Canal remained operational; Tocumen airport briefly suspended flights. [4] [5]

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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

6. 10月10日外盘头条：特朗普称普京同意向全球投放柴油 巴拿马发生70多年来最强地震

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