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Powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, collapses hotel and church

Published on 10 Oct 2026 2:49:03 PM

A rare and powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday (Oct 9), causing building damage and sending thousands into the streets, though the country appears to have avoided widespread destruction or fatalities.

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A rare and powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday (Oct 9), causing building damage and sending thousands into the streets, though the country appears to have avoided widespread destruction or fatalities.

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