| Magnitude | 8.0 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.540, -80.750 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-09 17:56:08.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 9, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Panama on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 8.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Santiago (Panama - PA), about 67.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -80.750 and latitude 7.540.
| Location | Santiago |
| Country | Panama (PA) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 2026-10-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Santiago | 67.4 km |
| La Chorrera | 183.3 km |
| Arraiján | 198.1 km |
| David | 210.0 km |
| Panama City | 211.1 km |
| Chilibre | 218.6 km |
| San Miguelito | 219.4 km |
| Juan Díaz | 220.7 km |
| Colón | 222.6 km |
| Cativá | 226.6 km |
| Tocumen | 228.9 km |
| Puerto Limón | 371.0 km |
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