Earthquake in Panama | Humanitarian update

Country: Panama Source: UN Women Please refer to the attached file. On October 9, 2026, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake primarily affected the provinces of Herrera, Los Santos, Veraguas, and Coclé. More than 22,400 people were affected, and damage to homes, schools, and health facilities limited access to essential services. Women and girls face specific needs and risks, including a lack of safe shelter, gender-based violence, psychosocial impacts, and increased caregiving responsibilities. Urgent and flexible funding is needed to support the humanitarian response and early recovery over the next t