# Panama Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

> Panama's 7.7-magnitude earthquake destroys buildings and roads with over 80 aftershocks.
- Title: Panama Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage · Malay Mail
- Summary: Panama's 7.7-magnitude earthquake destroys buildings and roads with over 80 aftershocks. Panama's 7.7-magnitude earthquake caused building and road collapses…
- Keywords: breaking, panama, earthquake, 7.7-magnitude, aftershocks, panama city, herrera province, cocle province, los santos, panama canal, us geological survey, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/10/powerful-77-magnitude-earthquake-destroys-buildings-roads-in-panama-over-80-aftershocks-recorded/238502
- Published: 2026-10-10T09:28:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, panama, earthquake, 7.7-magnitude, aftershocks, panama city, herrera province, cocle province, los santos, panama canal, us geological survey, news
## Earthquake strikes Panama
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama yesterday, causing buildings and roads to collapse in the center of the country but no immediate reports of casualties.
## Shallow tremor affects 4.5 million
The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people, according to the National Civil Protection System.
## Panic in Panama City
In Panama City, about 200 kilometres from the epicentre, there were scenes of panic as people rushed to evacuate from the city’s emblematic skyscrapers.
## Evacuation stories
Salomon Andion, 46, told AFP after evacuating his 15-story building for the second time following aftershocks, "I was scared because the shaking was very strong and prolonged.

> I was scared because the shaking was very strong and prolonged. Heavy objects like dressers, the bed, and all the kitchen items were shaking
## Bridge and building damage
A video widely shared on social media showed water falling from the rooftop pool of a building that’s over 20 stories tall.
## President declares disaster
President Jose Raul Mulino declared a disaster, with the most affected areas being Herrera, Cocle, and Los Santos.
## Tsunami warning lifted
A tsunami warming was issued for the eastern Pacific but later lifted.
## Panama Canal unaffected
The Panama Canal Authority said shipping through the channel, which connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, was unaffected and operating "as normal."

> as normal
## Airport closure
Panama City’s international airport, a major hub for the region, was temporarily closed with several flights diverted.
## Key takeaway

Panama's 7.7-magnitude earthquake caused building and road collapses but no immediate casualties, with over 80 aftershocks recorded.