Panama is hit by two strong earthquakes and aftershocks

Panama's National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) asked the population to remain calm after the earthquake felt across much of the country.

In a statement, the agency said it continues to monitor the situation and advised residents to avoid rumors, follow safety protocols, stay away from damaged structures and only follow information released through official channels.

The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, stated that the entire government was mobilized to respond to the impacts of the earthquake. According to the president, teams from the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) and the responsible minister will hold a press conference to update the population, while resources and assistance to those affected are being mobilized.

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.

Tsunami waves of 1 to 3 meters above tide level could hit stretches of the Panama coast after Friday's earthquake (9), according to the United States Tsunami Warning System (US Tsunami Warning System).

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.