USGS reports magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 earthquakes in Panama
USGS lists three reviewed earthquakes in Panama on October 9, including magnitudes 7.7 and 6.6. Follow current official instructions as assessments develop.
What the record says
The U.S. Geological Survey lists a reviewed magnitude 7.7 earthquake 12 kilometers west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, at 17:56:06 UTC on October 9, 2026.
The same significant-earthquake feed lists reviewed magnitude 5.8 and 6.6 events near El Cacao and Río Grande at 18:37:46 and 20:25:39 UTC, respectively.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Residents, travelers and families following events in Panama should check current instructions from SINAPROC and other local emergency authorities. Its official website provides emergency contact information and preparedness resources.
Limits and what is not established
This record does not establish casualties, damage totals, or an authoritative tsunami warning or all-clear. USGS modeled alert levels and felt reports are not confirmed damage. The listed events are aggregated here without claiming an independently established aftershock relationship. Official assessments may change.
Sources checked October 9, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Geological Survey: original information
Panama National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC): original information