# Earthquake in Panama

Date: 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)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/earthquake-in-panama/
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Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/earthquake-in-panama/
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