M7.7 earthquake in Panama, buildings damaged, multiple injured
Quick Look
- According to the U.S.
- Geological Survey, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred in southern Panama at around 12:55 p.m. on the 9th.
- There were reports of partial collapse of a hotel, damage to houses and churches, damage to roads and water facilities, and multiple injuries.
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Why It Matters
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that occurred in southern Panama had a relatively shallow epicenter at a depth of 12.6 km, so it had a large impact on the surface. In the central province of Kokre, some hotels collapsed, houses and churches were damaged, and infrastructure facilities were also damaged.
[São Paulo Current Affairs] According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there was a magnitude (M) 7.7 earthquake in southern Panama, Central America, around 12:55 pm on the 9th (2:55 am on the 10th, Japan time). Aftershocks continue intermittently, and according to the Panamanian government, several people have been injured.
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The epicenter was 39 kilometers northwest of southern Tonoshi, and the epicenter was 12.6 kilometers deep. In the central Kokreh prefecture near the epicenter, some hotels collapsed, and houses and churches were damaged. Infrastructure such as roads and water facilities in various locations were also damaged.
Traffic through the Panama Canal, a key shipping hub, has not been affected. So far, the United States and neighboring countries such as Costa Rica and Colombia have expressed support.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the U.S. state of Hawaii temporarily warned that there was a risk of a tsunami in parts of the coast of Panama, as well as Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, but later lifted the warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency said, ``Although there may be slight sea level changes along the coast of Japan, there is no fear of damage.''
Open Questions
- What are the exact number and circumstances of the injured?
- What is the expected total amount of damage?
- How can long-term recovery plans be advanced?
