WorldPublished: 9 October 2026 at 22:25
Powerful earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami alert issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck southern Panama. Strong aftershocks followed, and a tsunami alert was issued.
A powerful earthquake struck Panama, the Central American country, on 9 October, and a tsunami alert was issued afterwards. Its preliminary magnitude was 7.7, and it was centered in the southern part of the country.
Strong aftershocks followed in the hour after the main quake. The magnitude is preliminary, so it may be revised later.
The source report gives no information on casualties, damage, the area covered by the tsunami alert or the response of the authorities. None of this has been confirmed yet, and the story will be updated when official information becomes available.
