# Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Panama, collapsing buildings

https://mins.news/en/video/93931

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-09 22:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyB8QSuCSI

> A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama, prompting evacuations from buildings. Its epicentre was near Pitaloza Arriba in Herrera province, about 12 kilometres deep. Authorities are assessing damage, and building collapses have been confirmed in Herrera and Los Santos provinces.

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