Panama Earthquake LIVE: 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Building Collapses and Chaos | N18G

A news report from CNN-News18 about a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake was recorded near Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of about 12.6 kilometres. The description says the strongest impacts were reported in the central provinces of Herrera, Los Santos and Coclé. Reported effects include evacuations, structural damage to buildings, partial collapse of parts of historic structures, damage to a church in Penonomé, and a series of aftershocks.

• Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in southern Panama on October 9, 2026 (USGS)
• Strongest impacts reported in Herrera, Los Santos and Coclé
• Reported building damage, partial collapses and a damaged church in Penonomé
• Evacuations and a series of aftershocks reported

Panama Earthquake LIVE | A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026, shaking communities across the country and triggering evacuations, structural damage and a series of aftershocks. The earthquake was recorded by the US Geological Survey near Pitaloza Arriba, at a depth of approximately 12.6 kilometres. (USGS) The strongest impacts have been reported in central provinces, including Herrera, Los Santos and Coclé. Buildings sustained damage, parts of historic structures collapsed, and a church in Penonomé suffered structural damage. #PanamaEarthquake #Earthquake #Panama #Magnitude77 #Aftershocks #EarthquakeDamage n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube