{
  "id": 13281061,
  "title": "Panama hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/panama-hit-by-6-4-magnitude-earthquake",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128168/panama-hit-by-6.4-magnitude-earthquake"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, causing buildings to collapse and sending thousands into the streets. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake had an epicentre 10-14 kilometres from the small towns of Pitaloza Arriba and lasted around a minute.\n\nThe earthquake was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people, with scenes of panic in Panama City, about 200 kilometres from the epicentre. People rushed to evacuate skyscrapers, and videos showed water spilling from a pool at the top of a building over 20 storeys tall and a bridge over the Panama Canal shaking violently.\n\nThere were no immediate reports of casualties, although damage was reported in several provinces, including Penonomé, Chitré, and Venao. The National Civil Protection System reported damage to buildings, including the cathedral of San Juan Bautista, the governor's office, and a hotel. More than 30 aftershocks were recorded, and the Education Ministry cancelled afternoon classes nationwide. The Malaysian Meteorological Department reported that there was no tsunami threat to Malaysia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/powerful-magnitude-7-7-earthquake-hits-panama-damaging-buildings",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:39:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}