Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes near Pitaloza Arriba (Panama)
The quake was recorded at a depth of 13 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake was recorded on October 9, 2026 at 02:56 PM (Brasília time) near Pitaloza Arriba (Panama), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 13 km.
What this magnitude means
Earthquakes above magnitude 7 are classified as major and can cause serious damage in populated areas, depending on depth and distance from urban centers.
What to expect in the coming days
After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.
With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Source: USGS
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