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M7.7 earthquake - 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama

Name: M7.7 earthquake - 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama
Start: 2026-10-09T17:56:06.036+00:00
End: 2026-10-09T17:56:06+00:00
Location: 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama

7 d ago · 9 Oct 2026, 17:56 UTC 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama

What happened

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama on 9 Oct 2026, 17:56 UTC at a depth of 13 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Orange alert: significant impact likely; national response may be needed.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
Also reported by GDACS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
GDACS alert level Orange
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC

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