Margalla News | October 10, 2026
Panama City — Following strong earthquakes in Panama on October 9, several aftershocks were recorded, some buildings were damaged and precautionary evacuations took place. According to the Associated Press, the initial tremors were reported with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6.
An initial tsunami warning was issued and later withdrawn. Operations at the Panama Canal were reported to have continued normally. Some public and historic buildings suffered damage, while relevant authorities carried out assessments and relief efforts.
The earthquakes occurred on October 9, with an updated report issued on October 10. Early reports of deaths and damage after any earthquake may change, so final figures should be based on the relevant authorities' reports.