A Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern Panama: What You Need to Know

A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 struck southern Panama on Monday evening, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. This quake follows a series of powerful tremors that recently affected the region, prompting evacuations and causing building collapses. Read on to find out more about the seismic events in Panama and their impact.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 13, 2026, 09:57 IST

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Panama

Panama City: On Monday evening, a preliminary earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck southern Panama, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage to property.

The earthquake occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m., originating at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) and located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of Rio Grande in the southern region of the country.

This seismic event follows a series of significant earthquakes, including two powerful tremors measuring 7.7 and 6.6, along with numerous aftershocks that affected southern Panama on Friday afternoon. These earlier quakes resulted in building collapses near the epicenter and led to widespread evacuations throughout the nation.