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The U.S. Department of State is assisting Americans in Panama following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck on October 9.

The U.S. Department of State is assisting Americans in Panama following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck on October 9.

U.S. citizens should avoid damaged areas, stay away from the coast, follow local authorities’ guidance, and enroll in http://step.state.gov to receive the latest updates.

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/the-united-states-mobilizes-immediate-response-to-the-panama-earthquakes/