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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Panama

Name: Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Panama
Start: 2026-10-31T19:15:36Z
Location: Panama

Panama · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-10-31T19:15:36Z updated 2026-10-31T19:15:36Z

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck Panama, reviving fears following a previous earthquake in October. The tremor was felt in various parts of the country, including the capital.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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Original source: RSS · Efecto Cocuyo View original report ↗

Key facts

Category: 🌍 Earthquake
Severity: Medium
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

On the map

6 other events within 300 km in the 30 days around this event. This report has no exact coordinates, so it is shown at country level (shaded area).

If you're in the area

During shaking: drop, cover and hold on. Expect aftershocks for days.
Stay out of damaged buildings. If you are on the coast and a tsunami warning is issued, move to high ground at once.
Check the national seismic service before travelling into the affected area.

Emergency numbers — Panama

All emergencies 911

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