On October 9, 2026, at 18:37 UTC, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 occurred in Panama. The epicenter was located approximately 1 km south of the settlement of El Casio, at coordinates 7.436° N and 80.401° W. The focal depth was 10 km, classifying the earthquake as shallow and potentially more perceptible at the surface. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the PAGER (Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response) system assigned the event a yellow alert level, indicating the likelihood of limited damage and a small number of casualties in the affected zone. According to ShakeMap intensity maps, the maximum estimated intensity in the epicentral zone reached VII on the intensity scale, corresponding to strong, destructive shaking capable of causing damage to structures not designed to withstand seismic loads. At present, no detailed information about casualties or the extent of damage has been reported. Local authorities and emergency response services are expected to continue assessing the situation in the area adjacent to the epicenter. Panama is located in a seismically active region at the junction of several tectonic plates, which accounts for periodic seismic activity on its territory.