00:00The moment a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Panama.
00:15A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026 local time.
00:25The epicenter of the earthquake was detected at shallow depths.
00:27Located 10 km from the small town of Pitaloza Arriba in the south-central region of Panama.
00:39This major earthquake caused building damage in several areas of Panama.
00:44Several people were reported to have suffered minor injuries.
00:47However, so far there have been no reports of casualties or missing persons.
00:52The United States Geophysical Survey said there was a possibility of loss of life and severe damage.
01:00The damage caused by the earthquake was reportedly concentrated in the central region of Panama.
01:05Includes Herrera, Azuero, Veraguas, and Los Santos.
01:14Panama City International Airport, the region's main aviation hub, was temporarily closed.
01:24Meanwhile, the Panama Canal authorities confirmed that shipping on the canal connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans continues to operate as usual.
01:32normal.
01:33Thank you for watching!
