Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes High-Rise Buildings in Panama City

Published date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:20:46 +0700

A powerful earthquake has sent buildings swaying in Panama, with dramatic footage capturing the tremors from the 29th floor of a high-rise in Panama City.

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on October 9, with the tremors felt in the capital, around 200 kilometres away.