Panama Hit by 7.7 Quake, Tsunami Alert Issued
A 7.7 earthquake hit southern Panama on 9 October 2026, and tsunami alerts reached nine countries while the Panama Canal reported normal operations. The post Panama Hit by 7.7 Quake, Tsunami Alert Issued appeared first on The Rio Times .
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:56 Panama time (17:56 UTC). The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the depth of the quake to be around 13 km, although other sources noted a range between 10 and 33 km. The tremor was centered about 12 km west-south-west of Pitaloza Arriba in south-central Panama.
No deaths or serious injuries have been reported so far, according to early reports and updates from various media outlets. The tsunami alert issued by the US tsunami warning system covers nine Pacific countries, including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia, and Ecuador. The canal authority reported that the Panama Canal is operating normally, which is significant for US trade and shipping interests in the region.
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