Major earthquake strikes Panama—damage and injuries are expected
6 sources·Updated October 9, 2026
Panama earthquake
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- NYT World·4h ago7.7-Magnitude Panama Earthquake Sets Off Series of Aftershocks
The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region.
Read at NYT World → - Guardian World·5h agoPowerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
Hazardous waves are possible as far south as Ecuador and as far north as Mexico, as 13 aftershocks reported A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama and triggered tsunami warnings along the west coast of Central and South America, according to the US Geological…
Read at Guardian World → - Irish Independent Life·6h agoPanama struck by powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake as nine countries issued tsunami warningsRead at Irish Independent Life →
- Scientific American·7h agoMajor earthquake strikes Panama—damage and injuries are expected
The quake was a strike-slip event, and strong aftershocks could follow
Read at Scientific American → - ABC World AU·9h agoPowerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Panama
The tremor struck in the south, damaging homes, cutting power, halting flights and sending residents into the streets, while triggering more than a dozen aftershocks.
Read at ABC World AU →
