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Panama struck by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Panama, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.

Key facts

  • A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Panama, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:55:06 UTC.

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

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

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

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

  5. Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits

  6. Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings

  7. Panama struck by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey says

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