A church is damaged in an earthquake in Penonome, Panama, Saturday. (Xinhua-Yonhap) Residents near the epicenter of a major earthquake in southern Panama began cleaning up on Saturday, traumatized by the previous day's strong shaking that left widespread damage but so far no reported deaths. "This »»»

CHITRE, Panama: Residents near the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Panama began clearing up on Saturday, still shaken by the strong quake that caused widespread damage but no reported deaths. More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded since the quake struck around midday on Frid»»»

World World After the initial 7.7-magnitude quake around midday on Friday, more than 100 aftershocks have been recorded, some as strong as magnitude 6.0. Vehicles lie crushed beneath a collapsed hotel after an earthquake struck Penonome, Panama on Oct 9, 2026. (Photo: AP/Aris Mariota) CHITRE, Panam»»»