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Panama reports more than 200 aftershocks after 7.7-magnitude quake
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Oct.
9, and the country has since recorded more than 200 aftershocks.
The shaking damaged nearly 900 homes and infrastructure, including at least 14 bridges in Veraguas and Los Santos provinces.
At least 27 people were injured, and no deaths have been reported.
Damage assessments are continuing in remote communities, so the number of affected homes could rise.
The government declared a national state of emergency, allowing it to allocate up to US$100 million for relief.
The United States has pledged US$5 million and is sending a 20-member team to help with rescue work and infrastructure assessments.
Classes were suspended nationwide on Oct.
12, while Panama Canal shipping operations were not affected.
Panama has recorded more than 200 aftershocks following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Oct. 9.
The earthquake damaged nearly 900 homes and infrastructure across central provinces, according to emergency authorities.
At least 27 people were injured, and no deaths have been reported.
The government declared a national state of emergency over the weekend, allowing it to allocate up to US$100 million for relief.
The United States pledged US$5 million in assistance and is sending a 20-member team.
- Who
- Panama and people affected by the earthquake.
- What
- More than 200 aftershocks have been recorded after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The quake damaged homes and infrastructure and injured at least 27 people.
- When
- The earthquake struck on Oct. 9. The report was published on Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- Panama, including the central provinces; at least 14 bridges were damaged in Veraguas and Los Santos.
- Why
- The aftershocks followed the magnitude 7.7 earthquake.
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We have already recorded more than 200 aftershocks, and they are continuing, but their magnitude is decreasing and the intervals between them are getting longer
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama.
The government declared a national state of emergency.
Panama had recorded more than 200 aftershocks, according to the report.
Classes were suspended nationwide.
- Earthquake
- Magnitude 7.7
- Date of earthquake
- Oct. 9
- Aftershocks
- More than 200 recorded
- Homes damaged
- Nearly 900
- Injured
- At least 27 people
- Emergency relief funding
- Up to US$100 million
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