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Mexico reports no citizens affected after 7.7 earthquake in Panama
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama and was also felt in parts of Costa Rica.
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry says it has no reports of Mexican citizens affected in either country.
The ministry is monitoring the situation through its embassies and has offered consular help.
Mexicans in Panama can call 6705-6215 for assistance, while those in Costa Rica can call +506 8708-2850.
Mexican officials urged people to follow local authorities’ instructions and check official updates.
Tsunami alerts or warnings were issued for parts of the Pacific after the earthquake.
The ministry says its embassies remain attentive as the situation develops.
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said it had no reports of Mexican citizens affected by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama.
The ministry said Mexico’s embassy in Panama was monitoring the situation and offered consular assistance.
The earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday and was also felt in parts of Costa Rica.
Authorities issued tsunami alerts and warnings for parts of the Pacific.
- Who
- Mexico’s Foreign Ministry and Mexican citizens in Panama and Costa Rica.
- What
- The ministry reported no Mexican citizens affected by the earthquake and offered consular assistance.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026; the earthquake occurred at 12:56 local time.
- Where
- Southern Panama, near Tonosí; the quake was also felt in parts of Costa Rica.
- Why
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama.
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama.
Tsunami alerts and warnings were issued for parts of the Pacific.
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said it had no reports of Mexican citizens affected and offered consular assistance.
- Magnitude
- 7.7, according to the reports cited
- Epicenter
- 12 kilometers from Tonosí, southern Panama
- Depth
- Approximately 10 kilometers
- Mexico consular line in Panama
- 6705-6215
- Mexico consular line in Costa Rica
- +506 8708-2850
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