Diyar Güldoğan
09 October 2026•Update: 09 October 2026
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit southern Panama on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), upgrading its initial magnitude estimate from 7.6.
The earthquake struck 12 kilometers (7.4 miles) west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of 12.6 kilometers (7.8 miles), the USGS said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
