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Panamanians sleep in streets as quake aftershocks continue

Two powerful earthquakes struck rural Panama, with residents forced outdoors as aftershocks continued rattling the region throughout Saturday.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 9:51 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by The Washington Times: “Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit towns”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:51 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.

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The Washington TimesUnnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit towns

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo powerful earthquakes hit rural Panama. Aftershocks shook towns for hours, and residents woke Saturday sleeping out in the streets.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'm joined by a source familiar with the matter.
Ignatius BoomsmaI can confirm nothing. I can deny nothing. I am in a parking garage, so please do not ask which one.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhere are you right now?
Ignatius BoomsmaLevel three. Near the pillar. I can't say more, but the pillar is concrete.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou're hiding from an earthquake story inside a building made of pillars.
Ignatius BoomsmaI hadn't thought about the pillars.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat can you tell us about the aftershocks?
Ignatius BoomsmaThey are after. And they are shocks. That's all I'm cleared to say.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the headline.
Ignatius BoomsmaThen somebody leaked it. Heads will roll.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDo you know anyone in Panama?
Ignatius BoomsmaI know a guy who knows a canal. I cannot say more. It's a very long canal.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSir, people slept in the streets because their homes felt unsafe. Is there anything useful you can add?
Ignatius BoomsmaSleep somewhere without a roof. Off the record. Actually, on the record. Wait, no.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNoted.
Ignatius BoomsmaI have my ticket stub as proof. It is not validated. They are going to trap me here.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you for your courage. The exit is down the ramp, past the pillar.

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