Event Brief
Oct 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake near Río Grande, Panama
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The USGS reported a magnitude 6.6 earthquake 14 km west of Río Grande, Panama. Its ShakeMap estimated a maximum intensity of VIII, while 13 “Did You Feel It?” reports reached intensity VII; PAGER issued a yellow impact alert.
WHO: USGS
WHAT: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred west of Río Grande, Panama.
WHEN: Reported Oct 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE: 14 km west of Río Grande, Panama
WHY: Reason not reported.
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