Panama Earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama, collapsing buildings and prompting evacuations. The quake occurred Friday morning near Pitaloza Arriba in the Herrera province. Residents in Panama City felt the tremors, and aftershocks have continued, including a 6.6 magnitude quake Friday afternoon. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has called for calm. Damage is concentrated in the central provinces, with no reports of casualties. The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning for several countries, including Panama and Colombia. Nearby countries have expressed support, and the U.S. Embassy is monitoring the situation.

Panama's government has declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes that shook the country. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6, caused damage across all 10 provinces and two Indigenous territories. Officials report no deaths but note injuries and significant structural damage. The earthquakes struck Friday, leading to evacuations and more than 100 aftershocks. Most damage occurred in the central provinces. Rising sea levels prompted evacuations on Isla Caña. The U.S. has pledged $5 million in humanitarian aid, and other countries have offered support. The Panama Canal remains operational.