Earthquake in Panama

9 Oct 2026

Released by Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

MediaRelease.co Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is closely monitoring reports of an earthquake in southern Panama and that the United States stands with the Panamanian people. At the Panamanian government's request, the State Department is mobilizing resources and personnel to assist. A 24/7 consular hotline is available for affected U.S. citizens.

Original release

I am closely monitoring reports of the earthquake in southern Panama. The United States stands with the people of Panama.

At the request of the Panamanian government, the State Department is rapidly mobilizing resources and personnel to assist.

Our consular affairs hotline is available 24/7 for affected Americans in need of support at +1-202-501-4444 from abroad and +1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada.

Key details

Author/spokesperson
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Published
9 Oct 2026
Publisher country
United States
Subject country/region
National (United States)

Source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/earthquake-in-panama/

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