Panama quake prompts emergency declaration
The Panama government declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 on the Richter scale. The quakes caused widespread damage, affecting more than 420 homes, with 27 injuries reported. Schools, hotels, churches, and bridges were also damaged. Seismic activity has been concentrated in the regions of Darién, Herrera, Coclé, and Los Santos, due to tectonic plate movements in the area. There have been no fatalities so far, and officials continue to assess the extent of the damage and aftershocks, which have exceeded 100 tremors.
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