https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/7-7-magnitude-panama-earthquake-sets-off-series-of-aftershocksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/7-7-magnitude-panama-earthquake-sets-off-series-of-aftershockshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/7-7-magnitude-panama-earthquake-sets-off-series-of-aftershocks#u128639Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:17:02 +0000Panama is under a state of emergency following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the central coast on Friday morning. The initial quake caused building collapses near the epicenter and triggered nationwide evacuations. A second powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Friday afternoon, preceded by a series of aftershocks. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued potential tsunami threats for Panama and eight other countries, including Costa Rica, Mexico, and Colombia. Recent activity includes a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Monday evening.Why it mattersThe sequence of powe