UNHCR Emergency Response: Earthquake in Panama – October 13 2026

Country: Panama Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Situation On 9 October, Panama experienced one of the strongest earthquakes in its history. With a magnitude of 7.5, an epicentre on the Azuero Peninsula, and more than 400 aftershocks recorded to date, the earthquake affected several provinces, causing severe damage to homes and critical infrastructure in communities across Panama's countryside. As of 12 October, authorities reported over 3,000 affected