Large Earthquake in Panama Sets Off Tsunami Alert

NYT World Friday 09 October 2026, 19:13 UTC By Mark Walker and James Wagner 1 min read

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The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region and was followed by strong aftershocks in the hour that followed.

The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region and was followed by strong aftershocks in the hour that followed. [Image text:] Bluefields SanJuan de Nicaragua A RICA Puerto Limon Sixaola Ciudad Cortes Puerto Armuelles David Colon Panama City PANAMA Santiago Las Tablas Epicenter Magnitude7.7 earthquake Oct.9 at 12:56 p.m. La Palma Jurado

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