7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Panama, Triggers Tsunami Threat Across 9 Countries As US Embassy Warns Of Damaging Aftershocks | Video
· Free Press Journal
Panama City: An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck off Panama on Friday night. The US Embassy in Panama warned of possible aftershocks and potential tsunami threats across nine countries in Central and South America.
VIDEO | Panama: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
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Panama earthquake update: magnitude revised to about 7.6, shaking felt in Panama City and Costa Rica, no confirmed damage or casualties yet
— The Informant (@theinformant_x) October 9, 2026
A shallow earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, on Panama's Azuero Peninsula, at 17:56 UTC (12:56 p.m. local) on Oct. 9. The USGS… pic.twitter.com/yHMPxJsmdn
In a post shared on X, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said the earthquake occurred at 11:26 pm IST on October 9 at a depth of 10 kilometres.
According to the details shared, the epicentre was located 206 kilometres southwest of Panama City, Panama.
US Embassy warns of aftershocks
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Panama said a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in La Pitaloza, Panama, at 12:56 local time on October 9, with the location approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Pitaloza Arriba.
We are closely monitoring the aftermath of a 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Panama. The U.S. Embassy is assessing potential damage and accounting for the welfare and whereabouts of visitors and personnel. American citizens in Panama should enroll at…
— U.S. Embassy Panama (@USEmbPAN) October 9, 2026
The embassy warned that aftershocks capable of causing damage may occur. It also said the US Tsunami Warning System had issued potential tsunami threats for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
Coastal areas face potential tsunami threats
“Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges may occur along the shore,” the embassy said, advising US citizens in the affected areas to stay away from damaged structures and monitor local emergency broadcasts and official guidance for updates.
#UPDATE : TSUNAMI WARNING LIFTED AFTER PANAMA EARTHQUAKE
— upuknews (@upuknews1) October 10, 2026
The temporary tsunami warning issued for parts of the Pacific coast of Central and South America and Mexico has been lifted.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had warned of dangerous waves following the major earthquake,… pic.twitter.com/i4KttNJ1Bc
The embassy urged people to avoid damaged areas and refrain from entering damaged buildings. It also advised those near the coast to move to higher ground and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Warning over possible power outages
WATERFALL rushes from Panama City high-rise as rooftop pools emptied by quake
— RTVisual (@RT_Visual_on_X) October 9, 2026
Panama rocked by 2 earthquakes — M 7.7 and 6.6 — AND multiple aftershocks https://t.co/uPDf1I3zuc pic.twitter.com/ZsTzRphZSH
It further warned people to be prepared for possible power and communication outages.
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