Traumatised Panamanians begin quake recovery
CHITRE: Residents near the epicentre of a major earthquake in southern Panama began cleaning up on Saturday, traumatised by the previous day’s heavy shaking that left widespread damage but, so far, no reported deaths.
Residents in southern Panama have begun cleaning up following a major earthquake, which caused widespread damage but no reported deaths. Aldulfo Quintero, a 41-year-old resident, expressed fear about the potential for more earthquakes. Over 100 aftershocks were recorded, with some reaching magnitude 6.0. Many residents, including 28-year-old Yakshuri Castillo, chose to sleep outdoors due to fears of another quake.
Dozens of homes were damaged in Chitre, the capital of the affected Herrera province, which still had no electricity on Saturday. The initial quake's epicentre was located about 60 kilometres from Herrera, Los Santos, and Veraguas provinces. Earthquakes are uncommon in Panama, typically occurring in western Chiriqui province, near Costa Rica.
While no deaths have been reported, about 30 people were treated for minor injuries. President Jose Raul Mulino described the disaster as massive upon arriving in affected areas. The United States has pledged rapid support, with the US Secretary of State and top military commander in the region directing assistance.
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