A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shook Panama on Friday at 12:56 local time, centred on the Azuero peninsula in Herrera province, according to the US Geological Survey. Panamanian authorities have not so far confirmed any casualties, though inspections are continuing and they have not ruled out injuries or people trapped. Damage to buildings was reported in several provinces.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, centered on the Azuero peninsula in Herrera province, according to the US Geological Survey. Panamanian authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties, but damage to buildings has been reported in several provinces. The epicenter was approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, a remote area near the Pacific coast, and at a shallow depth.
The quake was attributed to the Azuero-Sona fault system, which had been accumulating stress for some time. Over 30 aftershocks were recorded, and the National Civil Protection System warned that aftershocks would continue with decreasing intensity. Public offices were closed, water supply was cut in some areas due to power failures, and Tocumen international airport temporarily suspended operations.
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