T&T nationals affected by Panama earthquake

Published 10 October 2026 · WACK news synthesis from the sources below.

One hundred and ten Trinidad and Tobago nationals have been affected by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Panama on Friday, 9 October, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs says.

The ministry says the embassy in Panama City is monitoring conditions with local emergency authorities. Nationals needing assistance, or people concerned about relatives, should contact the embassy. Affected does not establish an injury count.

Sources

TTT reproducing ministry statement; USGS and GDACS verify quake · 9 October 2026 · Rechecked 10 October 2026

https://www.ttt.live/110-tt-nationals-affected-by-major-earthquake-in-panama/

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000u18k

https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventid=1570339&eventtype=EQ

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