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M7.6 Earthquake Strikes Panama, 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba
USGS Significant EarthquakesHI·PA·about 4 hours ago
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake at 33km depth hit Panama on 09/10/2026, with ~480,000 people within 100km. The event is a major seismic shock; damage and casualty reports are pending. This could disrupt regional infrastructure and trade routes, including the Panama Canal, if affected.