17.10.2026 01:13
Aftershocks continue after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that occurred on October 9 in the Central American country of Panama. While 746 aftershocks were recorded in one week, experts warned that the tremors could last 1 to 2 months. In the initial earthquake, 30 people were injured and hundreds were left homeless.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake continues to have an impact in Panama. While hundreds of aftershocks occurred in the country in one week, experts' statements revealed that the activity following the earthquake could continue for some time longer.
746 AFTERSHOCKS OCCURRED IN ONE WEEK
The Central American country of Panama is dealing with aftershocks following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred on October 9. Nestor Luque, Director of the Institute of Earth Sciences at the University of Panama, provided information about the seismic activity in the country over the past week in a statement to the national newspaper La Prensa. Luque reported that 746 aftershocks had been recorded after the major earthquake on October 9. The announced figure showed that seismic activity in the region continued after the main earthquake.
2-MONTH WARNING FROM EXPERT
Evaluating how long aftershocks could last, Luque drew attention to the fact that activity in the Earth's crust does not immediately end after major earthquakes. Noting that aftershocks could continue for weeks, Luque used the following statements: "After an earthquake of this magnitude, aftershocks can last 1 to 2 months."
ACTIVITY IN THE EARTH'S CRUST CONTINUES AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
The Director of the Institute of Earth Sciences at the University of Panama also touched on the cause of the aftershocks following the earthquake. Luque stated that the energy released by the major earthquake continues to lead to the rebalancing of tectonic blocks. Changes in the stress distribution in the Earth's crust after earthquakes can cause aftershocks that follow the main shock. The 746 aftershocks recorded in Panama are also considered part of the continuing activity after the major earthquake on October 9.