Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, damaging buildings

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has damaged buildings in Panama, with tsunami warnings issued for neighbouring countries, BBC News reports.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 has struck Panama and damaged buildings, according to BBC News.

Tsunami warnings have been issued for neighbouring countries. Videos showing destruction are circulating online.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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