7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Panama, Tsunami Alert Issued

WHO:

CNN - Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has called for calm and instructed the minister of government to provide information on the earthquake’s effects.

WHAT:

ABC News - Residents in rural Panama are dealing with aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes that hit the country.

NBC News - The earthquake prompted tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries.

CBS News - The earthquake shook buildings as far away as the capital, prompting evacuations.

Fox News - The USGS lowered the magnitude estimate of the earthquake from 8.0 to 7.6.

Newsweek - A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Panama on Friday.

Phys.org - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake jolted Panama, setting off panic in the capital city and warnings of dangerous tsunami waves.

Fox News - The USGS has confirmed that the earthquake's magnitude was lowered to 7.6.

NBC News - The earthquake prompted tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries.

CBS News - The earthquake shook buildings as far away as the capital, prompting evacuations.

Fox News - The USGS lowered the magnitude estimate of the earthquake from 8.0 to 7.6.

CNN - Over the summer, Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes that killed more than 6,400 people, while Colombia suffered a tremor that left around 300 dead.

Newsweek - A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Panama on Friday.

CNN - A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck Panama.

NBC News - The earthquake prompted tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries.

Fox News - The USGS lowered the magnitude estimate from 8.0 to 7.6.

CNN - Some casualties are possible and extensive damage is probable.

CNN - Footage verified by CNN shows several damaged buildings in Penonome, including a church with a partially collapsed steeple and another building with a crumbled facade.

CNN - Panama City’s public transit system has suspended service on two metro lines and evacuated passengers from some stations.

CNN - The Education Ministry has canceled classes nationwide for the rest of the day.

CNN - Panama’s main international airport has been temporarily closed as a precaution.

CNN - Several aftershocks have been reported near the epicenter.

CNN - The US Tsunami Warning System said tsunami waves reaching one to three meters are possible along some coasts of Panama.

CNN - Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru could also see less intense waves.

WHERE:

NBC News - The earthquake shook the southwest coast of Panama.

CNN - The earthquake struck Panama, with damage reported in Penonome, approximately 70 miles from the epicenter.

NBC News - The earthquake shook the southwest coast of Panama.

CBS News - Buildings were shaken as far away as Panama City.

WHEN:

NBC News - The earthquake occurred on a Friday.

WHY:

CNN - This earthquake is part of a series of powerful earthquakes that have struck Latin America this year.

CNN - The earthquake is part of a series of powerful earthquakes that have struck Latin America this year.

HOW:

CNN - The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake and its magnitude.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 18:59 UTC)

Residents in rural Panama are currently facing aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country. The seismic activity has left communities on edge as they navigate the aftermath. Authorities are working to assess the damage and provide support to those affected.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 13:03 UTC)

A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the southwest coast of Panama, causing panic in the capital city and prompting evacuations as buildings shook. The earthquake has led to tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries, and the US Geological Survey has since lowered the initial magnitude estimate from 8.0 to 7.6. This seismic event is part of a series of powerful earthquakes that have affected Latin America this year.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 03:08 UTC)

The US Geological Survey has confirmed that the recent earthquake off the southwest coast of Panama has been downgraded to a magnitude of 7.6. This seismic event prompted tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries and shook buildings as far away as the capital, leading to evacuations. This earthquake is part of a series of powerful quakes that have affected Latin America this year.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 01:27 UTC)

The United States Geological Survey has revised the magnitude of the recent earthquake in Panama from 8.0 to 7.6. This earthquake, which shook the southwest coast of Panama, is part of a series of powerful seismic events that have affected Latin America this year. Residents and officials are continuing to monitor the situation as aftershocks may follow.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 22:00 UTC)

Venezuela experienced two devastating earthquakes over the summer, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 6,400 lives. Meanwhile, Colombia also faced a significant tremor that claimed around 300 lives. These natural disasters have had a profound impact on both nations and their communities.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 21:02 UTC)

A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Panama. The quake struck at 21:02 UTC, sending shockwaves across the region. Authorities are currently assessing the damage and potential impact on local communities.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 19:59 UTC)

A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck Panama, prompting tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has called for calm and instructed the minister of government to provide information on the earthquake's effects, while reports indicate possible casualties and extensive damage, particularly in Penonome where buildings have been damaged. In response to the quake, Panama City’s public transit system has suspended service on two metro lines, classes have been canceled nationwide, and the main international airport has been temporarily closed as a precaution.