7.7 magnitude earthquake damages homes across Panama
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama's southern coast. It occurred at a depth of 12.6km. Some buildings were damaged.
The quake hit near the rural community of La Pitaloza in Herrera province on Panama's Pacific coast. Buildings shook in Panama City.
The metro suspended service temporarily on two lines. Schools across the country were ordered closed.
Homes cracked. Elderly residents reported fear of collapse.
The Panama Canal, which is important to global trade, was unaffected. Tsunami warnings were issued for coasts.
Tremors reached San Jose, Costa Rica. The quake led civil protection officials to check damage across multiple provinces.
- 7.7
- Magnitude
- 12.6 kilometres
- Depth
- La Pitaloza, Herrera province
- Epicentre community
- Two lines
- Metro lines suspended
Why it mattersA quake near the Panama Canal could disrupt global shipping if the waterway were damaged. However, the canal was unaffected.
AustraliaNo immediate Australian impact, but any disruption to the Panama Canal would increase freight costs for exporters shipping through it.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
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