Panama: More than 6,000 people affected by powerful earthquake in Panama.

Panama City, Panama - October 11, 2026 At least 6,174 people have been affected by the earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, 2026, President José Raúl Mulino announced on Tuesday, October 13, as authorities continued assessing damage across the country. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck near Pitaloza Arriba in Herrera province, damaged homes, roads, bridges and public infrastructure, prompting emergency response operations. According to Mulino, 1,744 homes have been inspected, with no fatalities reported. The government is distributing food and drinking water, restoring electricity and transportation infrastructure, and providing assistance to affected families, while damage assessments continue.