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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama on Oct 9 at 12:56 PM local time.
The USGS assesses that extensive shaking impacts are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread. Approximately 4.6 million people experienced Moderate (MMI V) to Severe (VIII) shaking.
Aftershocks, some potentially with strong shaking, may follow this earthquake.
For information on tsunami alerts, please visit www.tsunami.gov.
If you experienced this earthquake, please tell us about it with the Did You Feel It? survey.
PRESS STATEMENT MARCO RUBIO, SECRETARY OF STATE
I am closely monitoring reports of the earthquake in southern Panama. The United States stands with the people of Panama.
At the request of the Panamanian government, the State Department is rapidly mobilizing resources and personnel to assist.
Our consular affairs hotline is available 24/7 for affected Americans in need of support at +1-202-501-4444 from abroad and +1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada.
The United States Mobilizes Immediate Response to the Panama Earthquakes
OCTOBER 10, 2026
The Trump Administration has mobilized an immediate response to the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on October 9. The State Department deployed Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technical teams to conduct expert structural assessments of damage and potential immediate assistance needs at the request of the Panamanian government. Department of War teams are assisting with the response through the U.S.-Panama Bilateral Security Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Ambassador Kevin Cabrera and the State Department continue to liaise with President José Raúl Mulino and the Panamanian government as they assess the damage.
Disaster Assistance Response Team and Search and Rescue Experts Mobilized
The State Department mobilized a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to coordinate and support the emergency response, including two USAR technical teams, with 20 people total, bringing a range of assessment, search, and rescue expertise. These USAR team members arrived in Panama within 24 hours of the earthquake. The USAR technical teams will conduct aerial and on-the-ground assessments and provide additional technical assistance in coordination with local authorities. The Department also authorized Panama’s Air and Naval Service to use two INL-supported helicopters for earthquake relief.
