What changed in this update
Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
Event intelligence
2026 Panama earthquake and tsunami warning
2 connected story threads
Current state
A powerful earthquake reported at magnitude 7.6–7.7 struck Panama on 9 October 2026, damaging buildings including a cathedral and a hotel facade in Penonomé, and prompting tsunami warnings or potential threat alerts for Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Colombia and Panama; no casualties were immediately reported.
Grounded in 4 reports across 4 sources
What changed
Tsunami warnings expanded to include Colombia and Panama, specific building damage was reported in Penonomé, and no immediate casualties were reported.
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Source coverage
Source reports
BBC News – World BBC
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
Guardian
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
Hazardous waves are possible in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama and triggered tsunami warnings along the west coast of Central and South America, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit along the southern coast of the country, the USGS said. It was centered near the southern tip of the Central American c…
