The origin time is USGS's[1] own reading of the seismic network; it may be revised slightly as the event is reviewed.
USGS recorded a magnitude 7.7 (mww) earthquake 12 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama at 2026-10-09 17:56 UTC, at a depth of 13 km. USGS's PAGER impact alert level is orange. 1,998 people reported feeling it.