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Magnitude 8.0 Earthquake Strikes Panama's Southern Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued
A very strong earthquake happened off Panama’s southern coast on October 9, 2026.
The U.S. Geological Survey measured it as magnitude 8.0.
People felt shaking in Panama City, the country’s capital.
A news headline said a tsunami warning was issued.
The articles did not provide details about damage or the earthquake’s impact.
They also did not give more information about the warning.
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Panama’s southern coast on October 9, 2026.
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake’s magnitude as 8.0.
Tremors were felt in Panama City, according to Reuters witnesses.
A tsunami warning was issued, according to the second article’s headline.
Details about the earthquake’s impact and possible damage were not immediately available.
- Who
- People in Panama, including residents of Panama City, felt tremors.
- What
- A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Panama’s southern coast; a tsunami warning was reported.
- Where
- Off Panama’s southern coast; tremors were felt in Panama City.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the earthquake occurred.
Key facts
- Magnitude
- 8.0
- Date
- October 9, 2026
- Location
- Off Panama’s southern coast
- Tremors felt
- Panama City
- Warning
- A tsunami warning was reported in the second article’s headline.
- Damage information
- Details were not immediately available.
- Magnitude source
- U.S. Geological Survey
Sources
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