Panama Hit by 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake, Authorities Assess Damage
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging buildings, disrupting electricity supplies and temporarily halting flights, while a second strong tremor measuring 6.6 and dozens of aftershocks rattled the country. The earthquake prompted tsunami warnings for several countries along the Pacific coast, but the threat was later lifted. No deaths had been confirmed in initial reports, although subsequent updates reported injuries and damage to buildings in several areas.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the main earthquake struck at a depth…
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- pratidintime world desk
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- Saturday, 10 October 2026, 1:27 pm IST
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