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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama and causes structural damage
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake and a 6.6 aftershock struck southern Panama, causing structural damage and minor injuries. Authorities reported no fatalities, while the Panama Canal maintained normal operations despite the tremors.
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026.
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A second earthquake measuring magnitude 6.6 struck Panama hours after the initial quake.
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The earthquakes caused structural damage to buildings, including a partial collapse of a cathedral in Penonomé.
Two powerful earthquakes strike
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near the southern tip of Panama on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026. The powerful initial tremor damaged buildings across the region and sent thousands of people running into the streets. The shaking was felt by residents in buildings located more than 100 miles away from the epicenter. The initial earthquake was followed by more than 40 aftershocks. René García, director of the Emergency Operations Center, stated that 147 aftershocks rattled the isthmus nation in the following hours.
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