Following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that occurred on October 9, 2026, with its epicenter in the Pitaloza Arriba area and damage reported particularly in the provinces of Coclé, Veraguas, and Los Santos, Italian nationals present in the country are urged to strictly follow the safety protocols established by the local authorities (Inicio – Sinaproc) and to monitor developments through the local authorities’ dedicated social media channels.
Italian nationals are reminded to register their presence in the country through the DOVESIAMONELMONDO website (www.dovesiamonelmondo.it) or by downloading the “Viaggiare Sicuri” app, with geolocation and notifications enabled.
The Embassy of Italy in Panama – Official Website remains available at +507 6942-7852 for serious emergencies.
The Embassy remains open to the public as usual for consular services, in accordance with the opening hours indicated on the page below:
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For call information on Consular Services: call the number +507 225 8948/49/50 at the following times: — Monday/Wednesday: 14:00-16:00 – Tuesday/ Thursday/Friday: 10:00 – 12:00
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