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Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes Panama, Buildings Shake

USGS reports strong earthquake near Pitaloza Arriba, felt in Panama City.

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A powerful earthquake struck Panama, causing buildings to shake and prompting evacuations.
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A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings and prompting evacuations, according to the US Geological Survey.

  • A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Panama on Friday morning.
  • The quake's epicentre was near Pitaloza Arriba, about 14 km southwest.
  • Buildings shook in Panama City, leading to evacuations.
  • The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake.

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake was centred near the southern tip of the Central American country, about 14 km southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, the USGS said.

Tremors were felt in Panama City, where buildings shook and people evacuated into the streets.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

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