On October 9, 2026, at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred in Panama. The epicenter was located 14 km west of the city of Rio Grande, with coordinates at 7.718° north latitude and 81.469° west longitude. The depth of the focus was 10 km, indicating a shallow earthquake capable of causing significant damage on the surface. The U.S. Geological Survey's Earthquake Hazards Program (PAGER) assigned the event a yellow alert level, indicating moderate risk to the population and infrastructure in the epicenter area. According to ShakeMap data, the maximum estimated intensity of shaking reached VIII on the Mercalli scale, corresponding to a destructive level of impact. However, based on reports submitted through the "Did You Feel It?" service, the maximum recorded intensity was V on the Mercalli scale, based on six received reports. The Tsunami Warning Center monitored the situation following the earthquake, considering its significant magnitude and location in a coastal zone. Information about a possible tsunami threat was being clarified at the time of publication. Panamanian authorities and emergency response services are assessing the extent of possible damage in the epicenter area and surrounding populated areas.