7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama's southern coast

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama's southern coast on 9 October 2026, according to the US Geological Survey. The USGS centered it about 14km south-west of Pitaloza Arriba. Panama's Institute of Geosciences said it hit just before 1pm local time near Tonosí, followed by a 6.0-magnitude quake at 1.22pm.