Panama Struck by 7.6 Quake; Tsunami Warning Issued

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake has hit in Panama on Oct. 9, 2026. USGS

A massive earthquake preliminarily measuring 7.6 magnitude struck about 9 miles west of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, on Oct. 9, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tsunami threat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the surrounding countries.

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