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- Red Democratico ta confirma su directiva y discuti ideanan urgente pa goberna Aruba
- Directie Volksgezondheid ta organisa festival gratis cu chequeo di salud y caminata
- Wever: Algemeen Investerings en Ontwikkelingsfonds ta permiti inversion publico planifica riba varios aña
- SETAR ta introduci un experiencia nobo pa IPTV
- Oduber ta exigi igual proteccion huridico pa politiconan di Aruba
Powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama; tsunami alerts issued
Posted on 10/9/2026, 4:49 PM AST | Updated on 10/9/2026, 4:49 PM AST
PANAMA CITY — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, October 9, damaging buildings, disrupting electricity supplies, and triggering evacuations across several regions.
The epicenter was in Herrera province, approximately 200 kilometers from the capital. Tremors were felt in Panama City, while several buildings in Penonomé sustained significant damage.
Authorities issued tsunami alerts, warning of possible waves reaching 1 to 3 meters above normal sea level. The alerts extend to several countries along the Pacific coast of Central and South America.
The international airport temporarily closed, while operations through the Panama Canal continued normally. Initial reports indicated some injuries but no confirmed deaths.