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Panama Assesses Damage After Major Earthquake

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Panama is assessing widespread damage after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the country on Friday. Authorities report that more than 400 buildings have been damaged or collapsed, with the heaviest impact in central regions where deep cracks appeared in several roads. Residents poured into the streets of Panama City after the tremor hit at around 1 p.m. Seismologists have recorded more than 100 aftershocks. Officials say there have been no reported deaths, as emergency services assess the damage caused by the powerful earthquake.

Panama Earthquake

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Panama is reporting heavy material damage and no casualties a day after it was rocked by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake.

REPORTER:  
Residents poured into the streets of Panama City after the powerful tremor hit at about 1pm on Friday. Seismologists have recorded more than 100 aftershocks. The heaviest damage was reported in Panama’s central regions, where deep cracks were visible in several roads. Authorities say more than 400 buildings are damaged or have collapsed.