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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

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What happened

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake’s impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)…

Key facts

  • Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake’s impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:40:31 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Panama’s southern coast, tsunami warning issued

  2. Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat

  3. Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warning

  4. Panama earthquake: Tsunami warnings issued after magnitude 7.7 quake

  5. Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings

  6. Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

  7. Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings

Sources

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