Panama earthquake: Red Cross Society of Panama and IFRC mobilise to deliver humanitarian assistance

Panama City/Geneva, 10 October 2026 – Following the magnitude 7,2 earthquake that struck the country’s Pacific coast on Friday, the Red Cross Society of Panama has mobilised its staff and volunteers to deliver humanitarian assistance to the hardest-hit communities and support response efforts, prioritising first aid, psychosocial support and needs assessments.  Since the first hours of the …