https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-quake-hits-panama-damages-homes-canal-operations-normalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-quake-hits-panama-damages-homes-canal-operations-normalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-quake-hits-panama-damages-homes-canal-operations-normal#u116926Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:42:54 +0000A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama, damaging buildings and sending thousands into the streets. The country's canal operations continue normally. Tsunami warnings were issued for neighbouring countries but have since been lifted. The quake injured 27 people and triggered over 200 aftershocks.Why it mattersThe earthquake hit Panama on October 9, 2026, causing widespread damage but no reported deaths. The country's government declared a state of emergency following the quake and its aftershocks. The Panama Canal, a crucial waterway for global trade, has continued to opera