Panama declares emergency after earthquakes; official tally lists 419 affected schools

Panama declared a national state of emergency on Saturday, Oct. 10, after Friday’s earthquakes and continuing aftershocks. The government says the measure will prioritize assistance to affected families; Cabinet Resolution 108 was published in the Official Gazette. The presidential ministry’s preliminary count lists 426 homes assessed, 419 education centers and 21 health facilities affected, with about 21 people treated for injuries. The Associated Press, citing Panama’s deputy civil-protection director, reported 27 injured people. Those figures differ, so both are attributed rather than presented as a single confirmed total. AP also reported more than 100 aftershocks. Panama’s government says response teams are checking damaged homes, schools, roads and bridges. Its preliminary update identified nine vehicle bridges with structural damage and said the bridges of the Americas and Centenario remained open. Sources: [Panama’s Official Gazette, Resolution 108](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/storage/gacetas/2026/10/30631/105696.pdf) · [Presidential Ministry update](https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/publicacion/gobierno-declara-estado-de-emergencia-para-atender-a-familias-afectadas-por-sismo) · [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/8217fbb2e56d75cb39b1f40fa036faa6) · [Reuters report](https://news.tv5.com.ph/foreign/read/panama-declares-state-of-emergency-following-quake-and-aftershocks) ~WorldNews ~Panama ~Earthquake