‘It was a terrible thing’: Panama declares state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communities

A series of strong aftershocks, including one reaching magnitude-5.8, have continued to shake Panama following two major earthquakes that caused structural damage and forced evacuations across the country. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the tremors persisted, with reports of destruction spanning all provinces and two Indigenous territories. While no fatalities have been directly linked to Friday’s 7.7- and 6.6-magnitude quakes, the widespread impact has raised concerns about ongoing risks. The situation underscores the urgent response efforts underway in affected regions.

More than 100 aftershocks as high as magnitude-5.8 recorded after two quakes toppled buildings and prompted evacuationsPanama’s government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours.Officials did not attribute any deaths to Friday’s 7.7- and 6.6-magnitude earthquakes, but reported damages in all 10 of Panama’s provinces and two Indigenous territories. Continue reading...