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El SHOA fijó estado de precaución sólo para Isla de Pascua, donde podría ordenarse abandonar las playas antes de la llegada de olas.In Spanish
Chronology
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Senapred declares precautionary status on Rapa Nui after earthquake in PanamaSHOA estimated that waves would reach the island at 20:41 local time, and Senapred asked people to be ready to leave the beach when instructed.
- Magnitude 8.0 earthquake shakes Panama and triggers precautionary status in Rapa NuiThe earthquake struck at a depth of 33 kilometers near Pitaloza Arriba, and there is still no official assessment of damage or the number of people affected.
- Government rules out nationwide tsunami threat and maintains precautionary measures in Rapa NuiEl SHOA fijó estado de precaución sólo para Isla de Pascua, donde podría ordenarse abandonar las playas antes de la llegada de olas.In Spanish
- SHOA cancels tsunami threat for Easter Island after earthquake in PanamaThe Navy agency ruled out a risk to Rapa Nui, although it continues monitoring, and the government offered help to the Panamanian people.
- Foreign Ministry launches forms to locate Chileans after earthquake in PanamaFamilies can request help finding a fellow Chilean or report that someone is safe, also indicating whether they need medical attention.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- SHOA canceled tsunami precautionary status for Rapa Nui after earthquake in PanamaEaster Island will not be hit by waves following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Central America, although the Navy continues to monitor the event.
- Kast offers Chile's help to Panama after magnitude 7.7 earthquakeThe Chilean president wrote on X to his Panamanian counterpart, José Raúl Mulino, and offered Chile's assistance following the earthquake.