Strong earthquake hits Panama

A video shows the cables of a bridge swaying during the earthquake that hit Panama.

The images record the movement of the structure while the tremor was felt in the country. (Read the full report)

The passage of ships through the Panama Canal was not interrupted after the strong earthquake that hit the country this Friday (9), reported the authority responsible for the waterway. Operations continued normally, while technical teams inspected the facilities to check for possible damage.

According to LSEG data, around 90 vessels, including bulk carriers, oil tankers and container ships, were waiting at both ends of the canal to cross the waterway or dock at terminals.

Presenters of a sports program in Panama left the studio during a live broadcast after feeling the tremor that hit the country this Friday (9). The moment was recorded on video and showed the professionals' reaction to the shock.

The United States Tsunami Warning System said there was no longer a tsunami threat following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. According to the agency, there is no tsunami alert, warning or surveillance in place.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Panama this Friday (9) and generated a tsunami warning.

The tremor was strongly felt in Panama City, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The epicenter occurred on land, in the Quebro region, 12 kilometers from the surface, a depth considered shallow and which increases the intensity on land.

The United States Tsunami Warning System said there is a risk of large tsunami waves in nearby countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico.