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Powerful earthquake shakes Panama

Oct 10

1:20

Key FactsPanama earthquake followed by 147 reported aftershocks

Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com

According to the USGS, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck southern Panama on October 9.

Panama’s civil protection system reported damage to homes, roads, hotels and public buildings, especially in Coclé province.

According to René García, 147 aftershocks followed; some reached magnitudes of 6.1 or 6.6.

Panama’s main international airport was temporarily closed as a precaution; flights were diverted before operations resumed later that day.

Panama is not alone! You can count on Colombia's support and our full willingness to provide whatever assistance is needed," he wrote on social media.— Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian President, on social media during what he called 'difficult times'.

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