Panama earthquake temporarily closes Tocumen International Airport
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on 9 October 2026 at 12:56 local time, with the epicenter about 10 km from the town of Pitalosa Ariba in the Ereta province, causing building and road collapses in Panama City and surrounding areas.
Two people were injured after being trapped by collapsed buildings in Veraguas, while authorities reported a total of 27 injuries overall, and no deaths were confirmed. The Tocumen International Airport was temporarily closed and several flights were diverted to other airports.