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Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.6M, Depth:10km) in Panama 09/10/2026 20:25 UTC, 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

On 10/9/2026 8:25:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Panama potentially affecting 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6.6M, Depth:10km.

In plain language

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred near Panama at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. It caused strong shaking in some areas, potentially affecting around 10,000 people living nearby.

What is a earthquake? Earthquakes happen when large pieces of Earth's crust, called tectonic plates, suddenly slip past each other. This movement releases energy in waves that travel through the ground, causing the shaking we feel on the surface. They usually occur along fault lines where pressure from moving plates has built up over many years.

If you feel shaking, immediately Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy table or desk until all movement has completely stopped.

Location
Panama
Started
Fri, 09 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-09 21:42
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
10516

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

10-09 20:50
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.6M, Depth:10km) in Panama 09/10/2026 20:25 UTC, 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII).โ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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