WorldPanama Declares Major Disaster After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino declared a major disaster after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, 2026. The quake, lasting nearly a minute, caused road collapses and building damage, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The epicenter was near Pitaloza Arriba in Herrera province. No casualties were reported immediately. Mulino coordinated emergency response from Penonome.
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