### [2026-10-9](/feed/2026/10/9/index.md)

##### 2026 Panama earthquake
# A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Herrera Province in Panama. A tsunami warning is issued for the country. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/strong-80-magnitude-earthquake-felt-panama-usgs-2026-10-09/)
2. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/10/09/panama-earthquake-magnitude-tsunami-threat/92174207007/)

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