Panama Hit by Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake
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An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:56 PM local time, with its epicenter located 39 kilometers northwest of Tonosí. The earthquake caused significant damage, including the collapse of a hotel and a cathedral in Penonomé, and triggered a tsunami alert along the Pacific coasts of Central America. Residents evacuated buildings in Panama City and other affected areas. No official death toll has been reported yet.
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