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Panama hit by an earthquake again
Published : Tuesday, 13 October, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Central American nation Panama was hit by a fresh 6.0 magnitude earthquake on Monday (October 12), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
The EMSC reported that the earthquake struck at a depth of approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) beneath the Earth's surface.
The latest tremor follows a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country last Friday (October 9), causing widespread damage to hundreds of homes and critical infrastructure across Central provinces.
The severe impact prompted the Panamanian government to declare a national state of emergency. More than 300 minor aftershocks have been recorded since Friday’s major quake.
According to Panama's emergency management authorities, no casualties have been reported so far. However, at least 27 people sustained injuries and nearly 900 homes suffered varying degrees of damage.
Officials warned that the damage and injury toll may rise as rescue teams and damage assessment operations reach remote and isolated communities.
Authorities confirmed that Los Santos, Coclé, Veraguas, and Herrera remain among the most severely affected provinces following the seismic sequence.
-SA
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