Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama

Two powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and a series of aftershocks struck Panama Friday afternoon, collapsing buildings near the epicenter and prompting evacuations across the country, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama

TL;DR

  • Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.6 struck Panama.
  • A series of aftershocks followed the main earthquakes.
  • Buildings near the epicenter collapsed.
  • Evacuations were prompted across the country.
  • Information was provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.