Panama’s president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes struck the country’s south.
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The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at Al JazeeraPanama was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake followed by a 6.6 magnitude quake later in the day.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingThe quake caused buildings and roads to collapse but the country appeared to escape widespread destruction or deaths A magnitude 7.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingVisibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake’s impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingTsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warning — full report at France 24.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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