Panama Earthquake: No Deaths, But Water Crisis
Part of composite article Panama Shaken by Twin Quakes: 7.7 and 6.6 Magnitude Tremors Injure 27, Damage All 10 Provinces View full article →
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama, causing no reported deaths. The number of damaged buildings remained limited relative to the quake's strength, with 400 structures affected. However, the country's drinking water infrastructure has collapsed. Economic losses are estimated at between 1% and 10% of GDP.