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Strong quake injures 27 in central region
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Panama, resulting in approximately 27 minor injuries with no fatalities reported. The quake caused building and road collapses, severely affecting areas such as Herrera, Cocle, and Los Santos. It sparked panic among residents, led to a temporary closure of Panama City Airport, and disrupted transportation, while operations in the Panama Canal continued normally. Authorities also issued tsunami warnings, which were later lifted. Emergency teams are assessing damages and working to reach isolated areas, with reassurances that there has been no significant impact on maritime traffic.
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