Event Brief
Oct 17, 2026 at 3:22 AM ET
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama
By The BriefBrief
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Panama, according to the USGS. Residents of Panama City gathered outside on Friday, October 9, as they waited for news about the quake’s impact.
WHO: The USGS reported the earthquake; residents of Panama City gathered outside.
WHAT: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Panama.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: Panama
WHY: The reason for the earthquake is unknown.
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