“The table started shaking and things were falling”: an Argentinian stranded in Panama recounted how he experienced the strong earthquake
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, prompting the immediate suspension of operations at the Tocumen International Airport. Authorities ordered a temporary closure of the facility and initiated the preventive evacuation of all passengers to ensure safety following the seismic activity.
The disruption has left travelers stranded, including international passengers in transit. Airport officials are currently conducting safety assessments of the terminal infrastructure to determine when operations can resume. No injuries or structural damage details beyond the evacuation protocols were reported in the available accounts.
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