U.S. Issues Pacific Tsunami Threat Bulletin After Magnitude 8.0 Quake Near Panama

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued 'Non-US/Canada Pacific Threat #1' at 18:02:20 UTC on Oct. 9, 2026. It listed a magnitude 8.0 earthquake at 10:56:08 AM, depth 21 miles, referenced to Panama. The bulletin begins a basin-wide evaluation; further numbered updates could confirm or revise the threat.