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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama on October 14, 2026, one of the largest quakes recorded in the region in recent years. It was followed within hours by a series of strong aftershocks nearby, including magnitude 6.6, 6.1, 6.0 and 5.8 events near Río Grande, La Tronosa and El Cacao, indicating an active and potentially hazardous seismic sequence. No casualty or damage figures were reported in the initial alerts, but a quake of this magnitude raises concerns about structural damage, landslides and possible tsunami risk along Panama's coast. Authorities and monitoring agencies are likely assessing the situation as aftershocks continue.