The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Panama on the 12th, with a focal depth of 35 kilometers.
According to Reuters, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on the 9th, damaging hundreds of homes and infrastructure across several central provinces. The government declared a national state of emergency, and more than 300 aftershocks have since been recorded.
Emergency response authorities stated that while the magnitude 7.7 quake caused no fatalities, at least 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes were damaged. Officials warned that the figures regarding the impact could rise as damage assessments in remote communities continue.
Authorities noted that the provinces hardest hit by the major earthquake included Los Santos, Coclé, Veraguas, and Herrera.