"Tsunami warning in 9 countries: Powerful earthquake strikes Panama Over a dozen aftershocks to 7.7 tremor recorded

A [7.7-magnitude earthquake](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/panama/magnitude-77-earthquake-rocks-panama-rcna602557) 

struck southern Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026, triggering tsunami warnings and alerts across nine countries. [1, 2] 

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 7.7 (with a subsequent 6.6 magnitude quake and over 45 to 80 aftershocks)

Date & Time: Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 12:56 PM / 1:56 PM local time

Epicenter: Near Pitaloza Arriba / Azuero Peninsula in southern Panama (approx. 12 km depth) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 

 Tsunami Warnings

 Countries Under Alert: The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued potential tsunami threats and warnings for nine countries, including Panama, [Colombia](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01ls2), [Ecuador](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/02k1b), [Nicaragua](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/05c74), [Guatemala](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0345_), [Costa Rica](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01p8s), [El Salvador](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/02k8k), [Peru](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/016wzw), and Mexico.

Status: No destructive waves or major tsunami impacts were reported, and the warnings were subsequently canceled. [1, 2, 7] 

 Impacts and Damage

* Structural Damage: Buildings and facades were damaged or collapsed in regions like Penonomé, Herrera, Coclé, and Los Santos

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* Casualties: Minor injuries were reported, with no official fatalities immediately confirmed

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* Infrastructure: Temporary suspensions hit Tocumen International Airport, the Panama Metro, and nationwide classes, while the Panama Canal and copper mine operations continued normally after safety checks. [2, 7, 8] 

[1] [https://www.nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/panama/magnitude-77-earthquake-rocks-panama-rcna602557)

[2] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgAxHj6hzK0&t=2)

[3] [https://abcnews.com](https://abcnews.com/International/tsunami-threat-after-76-magnitude-earthquake-reported-panama/story?id=137140557)

[4] [https://abc7news.com](https://abc7news.com/story/panama-earthquake-76-shakes-region/19925359/)

[5] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/WPLGLocal10/videos/earthquakes-topple-buildings-in-panama/1155192427165910/)

[6] [https://www-cdn.abcnews.com](https://www-cdn.abcnews.com/International/tsunami-threat-after-76-magnitude-earthquake-reported-panama/story?id=137140557)

[7] [https://www.aol.com](https://www.aol.com/articles/7-7-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-044620000.html)

[8] [https://www.instagram.com](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeTixEOjGmD/)

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