The Panama earthquake released energy that had been building up for a century, and the fault system will take decades to recover, warns geologist

A significant earthquake struck Panama last Friday, causing damage to over two thousand structures. Geologist Rogelio Adonican Osorio explained that the seismic event released energy that had been accumulating within the Azuero-Soná fault system for approximately one century.

Experts indicate that the fault system will require decades to recover from the stress released during the tremor. While the event caused widespread structural impact, geologists emphasize that earthquakes remain unpredictable, though a secondary major event is not currently anticipated.