M7.70 Earthquake – 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama
9 October 2026, 17:56 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 7.70 earthquake struck 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama on 9 October 2026, 17:56 UTC, at a depth of 12.7 km. This was a major earthquake capable of widespread serious damage.
- Magnitude
- 7.70 (mww)
- Location
- 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama
- Date & time
- 9 October 2026, 17:56 UTC
- Coordinates
- 7.5868, -80.7690
- Depth
- 12.65 km
- Felt reports
- 387 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Red
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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