A significant earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Panama, causing damage and prompting tsunami warnings for surrounding nations. Approximately 4.6 million people experienced varying degrees of shaking, with reports of collapsed structures in towns like Penonomé and Soná.
As recovery efforts begin, monitor updates on structural assessments in affected towns like Penonomé and Soná. Watch for potential aftershocks and the government's response to the tsunami warnings, as well as the impact on the upcoming national evacuation drill.