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A strong earthquake occurred in Panama at noon on October 9, followed by more than a hundred aftershocks.
China News Service, Beijing, October 10th, Panama City News: Panama’s National Civil Defense System issued a notice on the evening of the 9th that an earthquake that occurred at noon that day had caused 27 minor injuries and damaged buildings in many places.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Information Network, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred near the Pitalosa area of Panama at 12:56 local time on the 9th. The Institute of Earth Sciences of the University of Panama rated the earthquake as 7.5 magnitude. More than a hundred aftershocks occurred after the strong earthquake.
Based on news from Reuters, CNN and other media, Panama's National Civil Defense System stated that the earthquake caused damage to many residences, schools, hospitals, hotels, roads, bridges and government buildings, and disrupted traffic in some communities. Panamanian officials told media there were no reports of deaths or missing persons.
After the earthquake, the Panamanian education department announced that schools across the country would cancel the remaining classes for the day. Operations of two Panama City subway lines were suspended and passengers at some stations were evacuated. Panama City Tocumen International Airport was temporarily closed but operations resumed later in the day. In addition, the operation of several water treatment plants was affected due to power outages caused by the earthquake.
According to reports, Panamanian President Mulino has instructed relevant departments to provide information about the earthquake and mobilize resources to help the affected people.

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