Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports
Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake’s impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)
The Hindu reports: Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake’s impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include USGS, Panama City and Panama.
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