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Earthquake Shakes Panama
Panama experiences magnitude 7.7 earthquake with aftershocks and damage reports.
In brief
Panama experiences magnitude 7.7 earthquake with aftershocks and damage reports. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama near the Pacific coast, causing damage in several provinces and temporary closures of public services. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Earthquake Strikes Panama
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shook Panama at 12:56 local time on Friday, October 9th 2026.
Damage Reported in Provinces
Panama's Institute of Geosciences estimated the magnitude at 7.2 with the epicentre 14 kilometres southwest of Pitaloza Arriba.
Aftershocks and Impact
More than 30 aftershocks were recorded, damaging buildings in Penonomé, Chitré, and Venao provinces.
Government Response
Panama's National Civil Protection System warned of continued aftershocks while cancelling afternoon classes and closing public offices.
The headline
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama near the Pacific coast, causing damage in several provinces and temporary closures of public services.
