# Panama Earthquake Aftershocks

> Panama faces over 200 aftershocks after 7.7-magnitude quake.
- Title: Panama Earthquake Aftershocks · The Straits Times | Shortify
- Summary: Panama faces over 200 aftershocks after 7.7-magnitude quake. Panama recorded more than 200 aftershocks following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Oct 9, with 27…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/panama-suffers-over-200-aftershocks-after-fridays-7-7-magnitude-earthquake
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:30:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, panama, earthquake, aftershocks, panama canal, panama city, emergency declaration, us aid, news, world
## Earthquake Impact
Panama recorded more than 200 aftershocks following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Oct 9.
## Injuries and Damage
At least 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes damaged across central provinces.
## Emergency Response
Government declared national state of emergency to access up to $100 million in relief funds.
## International Aid
US pledged $5 million and sent 20-member team for rescue operations and infrastructure assessments.
## Key takeaway

Panama recorded more than 200 aftershocks following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Oct 9, with 27 injuries and nearly 900 homes damaged.