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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Panama’s southern coast on Friday, rattling the capital and prompting authorities to assess a possible tsunami threat.
The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the event as a magnitude 8.0 before revising it downward to 7.7. The temblor occurred at 1:56 p.m. ET at a depth of roughly 6 miles, with its epicenter near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.
A magnitude 5.5 aftershock struck about 50 miles east of the primary quake’s epicenter shortly thereafter.
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People stand outside the maternity ward of the Santo Tomas hospital, following a severe magnitude 8 earthquake thet hit the country, in Panama City on October 9, 2026. (Photo by Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images)
The tremor was felt across Panama City and extended into San José, the capital of neighboring Costa Rica, as reported by Reuters.
Tsunami advisories indicated that coastal zones of Panama could experience waves of 3 to 10 feet above normal tide levels, while parts of Ecuador might see modest surges of about 1 to 3 feet.
Forecasters also warned of minor tsunami activity—less than one foot above tide levels—potentially affecting coastlines in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru.
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Medical workers and patients gather outside a hospital following a powerful earthquake in Panama on Oct. 9, 2026. (Photo by Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images)
While coastal communities remained on alert, authorities concluded that a broad Pacific-wide tsunami was unlikely.
Seismic events in the 7.0 to 7.9 magnitude range are capable of inflicting substantial damage, experts from Michigan Technological University note.
Details regarding injuries, fatalities or structural damage have not yet been released by officials.
People gather in a Panama City square after evacuating a building following a powerful earthquake. (Arnulfo Franco/AFP via Getty Images)
This is a developing story; check back later for updates.
Brittany Miller is a Fox News Digital breaking news writer and former Independent reporter who graduated from Syracuse University in 2023.
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