Panama earthquake collapses roads as tsunami warning is lifted
A shallow earthquake struck central Panama on Friday; the US Geological Survey rated it magnitude 7.7, while The Times of India reported 7.6. NDTV reported collapsed roads and building damage, but no immediate casualty reports; the tsunami warning was later lifted and the Panama Canal continued operating normally, according to the Panama Canal Authority.
Bottom line — More than 80 aftershocks were recorded, including one above magnitude 6.0.
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NDTV reported the US Geological Survey first estimated the quake at magnitude 8.0 before revising it to 7.7.
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The Times of India said the tsunami warning covered Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
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Panama’s Health Minister Fernando Boyd said Tonosí in Los Santos province was cut off, NDTV reported.
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NDTV reported Panama City’s international airport was temporarily closed and some flights were diverted.
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The Times of India reported Panama’s Civil Protection Service said damage was concentrated in Veraguas, Herrera and Los Santos.