M7.6 Quake Shakes Panama, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday (9/10/2026) morning local time. The shaking was felt all the way to Panama City, sending people scrambling to evacuate.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System warned of potential dangerous tsunami waves within three hours after the quake. Areas that could be affected include Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico; the threat was also mentioned as far as Hawaii.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. The magnitude was initially estimated at 8.0, but was later revised to 7.6. The epicenter was about 10 km southwest of Pitaloza Arriba.
Local TV footage showed people leaving buildings and gathering in the streets after the earthquake.
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