The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported no Filipino injuries or casualties following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck southern Panama on Oct. 9.
The Philippine Embassy in Mexico and the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Panama are monitoring Filipinos in the country.
The earthquake and a subsequent magnitude 6.6 tremor damaged buildings and roads, prompting evacuations and injuring at least 27 people.
Panamanian authorities declared a state of emergency as more than 100 aftershocks were recorded.
A tsunami warning was later lifted, while emergency responders continued assessing damage and assisting affected residents.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 12, 2026
