Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Panama Declares Emergency After 7.7 Earthquake and Aftershocks
A strong earthquake shook the central part of Panama.
The country declared a national emergency.
Since then, more than 200 smaller aftershocks have happened.
At least 27 people were hurt, but no deaths have been reported.
Nearly 900 homes were damaged, along with public infrastructure.
Emergency teams are still checking communities that are hard to reach.
Officials say the damage and injury numbers could increase as those checks continue.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama’s central provinces.
Panama declared a national emergency after the quake.
More than 200 aftershocks have been recorded.
At least 27 people were injured, and no deaths have been reported.
Nearly 900 homes and public infrastructure were damaged; officials say figures may rise as remote communities are assessed.
- Who
- Residents of Panama’s central provinces; emergency officials are assessing the damage.
- What
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake prompted a national emergency declaration, with more than 200 aftershocks and reported damage and injuries.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the earthquake occurred.
- Where
- Panama’s central provinces.
- Why
- The national emergency was declared in response to earthquake damage and the continuing aftershocks.
- Earthquake magnitude
- 7.7
- Aftershocks
- More than 200 recorded
- Deaths
- None reported
- Injuries
- At least 27 people
- Homes damaged
- Nearly 900
- Other damage
- Public infrastructure
- Assessment status
- Remote communities have not yet been checked; totals could rise