NewzA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday at 12:56 local time, with its epicenter located on the Azuero peninsula in the Herrera province, according to data from the US Geological Survey.
Panamanian authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties resulting from the tremor. However, inspections across the affected areas are currently underway.
Officials have not ruled out the possibility of injuries or individuals trapped as a result of the seismic activity, and assessments regarding structural damage are ongoing.
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