Traumatised Panamanians begin recovery after 7.7-magnitude quake

Panama is beginning recovery efforts following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday around midday. The seismic event has left the local population traumatized as they assess the initial damage and prepare for the aftermath.

Since the primary earthquake, the region has experienced significant seismic instability, with more than 100 aftershocks recorded. Some of these subsequent tremors have reached magnitudes as high as 6.0, complicating recovery operations and ongoing safety concerns for residents.