Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities

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.