Panama earthquake: 7.6 earthquake shakes region

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, according to the USGC. The seismic event shook buildings as far away as the capital city, prompting immediate evacuations in the affected region. The USGS reported the strength of the earthquake, which caused significant shaking across the area. Authorities monitored the situation as the powerful tremor impacted the region, leading to emergency responses and the movement of people from buildings for safety reasons.