Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit towns
Residents of rural Panama experienced intense aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 magnitudes. The tremors caused buildings near the epicenter to collapse and led to widespread evacuations across the country. The University of Panama recorded dozens of aftershocks, including several over magnitude 5, keeping communities alert and unsettled. The recent sequence of aftershocks in rural Panama, following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 magnitudes, has significantly impacted local communities. The tremors resulted in the collapse of structures near the epicenters and prompted widespread evacuations nationwide. The University of Panama documented dozens of aftershocks,wiht several exceeding magnitude 5,prolonging uncertainty and maintaining a sense of alertness among residents. Emergency responders continue to monitor the situation, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and safety measures in affected areas.
LA VILLA DE LOS SANTOS, Panama (AP) — Unnerved residents of rural Panama awoke Saturday on the streets as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook their communities for hours.
The 7.7- and 6.6-magnitude earthquakes toppled buildings near the epicenter and prompted evacuations across the Central American country. Seismologists at the University of Panama recorded dozens of aftershocks, including ones measuring magnitude 5.8, 5.5 and 5.2.
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