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Panama declares emergency after powerful earthquake damages hundreds of buildings

Panama is clearing damage after Friday's powerful earthquake, with at least 27 people injured and repeated aftershocks keeping some residents outside as authorities assess buildings.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 11 Oct 2026, 1:12 am UTC

Chapters · 3

  1. 17.7 Earthquake Strikes Panama, Followed by 6.6 Quake and Aftershocks
  2. 2Panama earthquake injures at least 27 as damage assessments continue
  3. 3Panama declares emergency after powerful earthquake damages hundreds of buildings

Key moments · 9

Initial report places offshore Panama earthquake at magnitude eight

Times of India ↗

Earthquake shaking is felt in Panama City

Notícias ao Minuto ↗

Colombian geological service reports shallow quake felt across cities

Infobae ↗

US Geological Survey lowers initial estimate to magnitude 7.6

Times now ↗

CBC reports no widespread destruction or deaths

CBC Top Stories ↗

President declares major disaster after devastating quakes

Al Jazeera ↗

Reports detail injuries and hundreds of affected buildings

Infobae ↗

Reports detail injuries and damage across Panama

ABC ↗

Cleanup begins as aftershocks keep some residents outside

Le Monde ↗

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