Major quake hits Panama, no deaths reported
Summary
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked Panama, injuring at least two people, collapsing buildings and roads, and triggering a temporary tsunami warning. President Jose Raul Mulino said the country is facing a major disaster as emergency teams assess damage across central provinces.
Key Points
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Panama, causing building and road collapses and injuring at least two people.
- No deaths have been reported so far, while more than 80 aftershocks, including one above magnitude 6.0, were recorded.
- President Jose Raul Mulino traveled to Penonome to coordinate the response, and the education ministry suspended classes nationwide.
- Panama City's airport was temporarily closed, but the Panama Canal remained operating normally.
