Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama prompts evacuations

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama near Pitaloza Arriba on Friday. Shaking prompted evacuations in Panama City, and aftershocks followed. The full extent of the damage remains unclear.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday near Pitaloza Arriba. Shaking reached Panama City, where people were evacuated from buildings and gathered outside. Aftershocks followed the main earthquake. The full extent of the damage remained unclear at the time of the reviewed reporting.