M5.0 Earthquake Strikes West of Río Grande, Panama
Río Grande, Panama — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook western Panama on Tuesday morning, October 27, at 10:26 AM Central Time.
What happened: The quake struck about 27 kilometers west of Río Grande at a depth of 10 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey lists no tsunami warning with this event.
Impacts: No felt reports and no damage reports were listed with this event in the USGS feed. A quake of this size is usually felt near the epicenter but rarely causes major damage.
What to do: If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Afterward, check for hazards like broken glass, damaged walls, and gas leaks, and stay alert for aftershocks.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 27, 2026.
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