Panama earthquake: Tsunami threat after magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes region, USGS reports

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh.

Local News · North Carolina · October 9, 2026

From ABC11 WTVD Raleigh

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the USGC.

Reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at ABC11 WTVD Raleigh →

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