Key facts
- A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9.
- The earthquake's epicenter was southwest of Pitaloza Arriba.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for the coasts of Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico.
- The quake was felt strongly in Panama City.
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake's epicenter was located just under nine miles southwest of Pitaloza Arriba and was felt strongly in the Panamanian capital of Panama City.