Panama earthquake: Tsunami threat after magnitude 7.7 earthquake and 6.6 aftershock rock region, USGS reports

A local news story from California, reported by ABC7 LA.

Local News · California · October 9, 2026

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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 ABC7 LA, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at ABC7 LA →

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