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Massive 7.7‑magnitude quake rocks Panama, sparks emergency response and adds to regional migration pressures

Panama news - Today’s latest updates - CBS News
Panama news – Today’s latest updates – CBS News

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A 7.7‑magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, followed by a 6.6 aftershock, shaking buildings, prompting evacuations and leading the government to declare a state of emergency as aftershocks continue to …

Latest News for Latest News – Central America — October 12, 2026

Panama experienced a major seismic event on October 9, 2026, when a USGS‑reported magnitude 7.7 quake (followed shortly by a 6.6 aftershock) struck the country, shaking buildings, prompting evacuations and causing panic in Panama City. Initial reports said the shaking …