Powerful Earthquake of Magnitude 7.7 Shakes Panama, Triggering Tsunami Warning

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Panama, causing significant tremors, evacuations, and damage. The earthquake, which occurred on October 9, had its epicenter near the Azuero Peninsula. It triggered a tsunami warning for several Central and South American countries. While there were no immediate reports of casualties, the earthquake caused buildings to evacuate, objects to fall, and roads to close. The National Civil Protection System advised staying away from windows, unstable structures, and verifying safety conditions before returning to evacuated facilities.