Cutremur de peste 7 grade în Panama: clădiri prăbușite, drumuri crăpate și alertă de tsunami / VIDEO

On October 9, a powerful earthquake struck Panama, measuring between 7.2 and 7.7 in magnitude, causing significant damage and prompting a tsunami alert. The quake occurred near Tonosí, affecting several provinces and leading to evacuations in the capital. Reports indicate structural damage to buildings, with some injuries reported, although no fatalities have been confirmed. The earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks, and while initial tsunami warnings were issued, they were later downgraded. The region is known for smaller seismic events, making this quake unusual. Authorities are still assessing the situation and have not released an official damage report.